Do they put you asleep when do a laproscopic surgery?

In most cases, yes. Laparoscopic surgery is usually performed under general anesthesia, which means that you will be completely asleep and unaware of the surgery as it is being performed.

General anesthesia is typically achieved by administering a combination of medications through an intravenous (IV) line in your arm. These medications work together to induce unconsciousness, block pain, and relax your muscles.

Once you are under general anesthesia, your surgical team will insert a thin, lighted tube called a laparoscope into your abdomen through a small incision. The laparoscope is used to visualize your internal organs and guide the surgical instruments that are used to perform the surgery.

Throughout the surgery, your vital signs, such as your heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing, will be closely monitored by the anesthesia team. Once the surgery is complete, the anesthesia medications will be discontinued and you will gradually regain consciousness.

In some cases, laparoscopic surgery may be performed under local anesthesia, which means that only the area of your abdomen where the surgery is being performed will be numbed. However, local anesthesia is typically only used for minor laparoscopic procedures that do not require extensive manipulation of the internal organs.