OPS-Code 5-986.1:
Special surgical techniques and operations in special care situations: Minimally invasive technique: Laparoscopy done without creating a pneumoperitoneum
During your laparoscopy, the abdomen was not filled with air.
A laparoscopy first involves making a small incision in the abdomen. A tube with a camera is pushed through this incision into the abdomen. This camera sends pictures of the inside of the abdomen to a screen. Tools such as forceps and scissors can be inserted through other small incisions in the abdomen.A laparoscopy usually involves filling the abdomen with air. This provides a good overview, but it can cause discomfort such as stomach pain and constipation. In your case a technique was chosen that does not involve filling the abdomen with air.
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Additional indicator
If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Source
The explanation of the OPS code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).