# Laparoscopy: what it is, who needs it and what results mean

_Laparoscopy: who needs it, how often, how it is done and what results mean, with Kenya guidance and costs._

Canonical: https://guides.mywellnesshealth.co.ke/screening-tests/laparoscopy

Author: My Wellness Health, Editorial team · Reviewed by: the My Wellness Health clinical team on 7 Oct 2026

Last updated: 7 Oct 2026 · Published by My Wellness Health — Preventive Healthcare & Care Navigation

> A laparoscopy checks for endometriosis and other conditions inside the pelvis. In Kenya it is recommended for women whose symptoms suggest endometriosis, when a gynaecologist advises, when a gynaecologist advises.

**Laparoscopy at a glance**

| Who needs it | How often | What results mean | Cost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Women whose symptoms suggest endometriosis, when a gynaecologist advises. | When a gynaecologist advises. | It confirms endometriosis, and areas can often be removed in the same procedure. | Done in hospital; prices vary. |

## Laparoscopy: common questions

**Q: What does the Laparoscopy check for?**

A: Endometriosis and other conditions inside the pelvis.

**Q: Who should have it?**

A: Women whose symptoms suggest endometriosis, when a gynaecologist advises.

**Q: How often?**

A: When a gynaecologist advises.

**Q: How is it done?**

A: Keyhole surgery under general anaesthetic: a camera is passed through a small cut near the belly button.

**Q: What do the results mean?**

A: It confirms endometriosis, and areas can often be removed in the same procedure.

**Q: What does it cost?**

A: Done in hospital; prices vary.

**Q: How can My Wellness Health help?**

A: My Wellness Health's risk assessment (Pro package with doctor consultations, KES 1,000) looks at your symptoms, history and lifestyle and gives you a personalised risk report with clear next steps. A care navigator calls you back within 2 hours to help you book any screening you need at a facility that suits your budget and location. Assessment fees do not include tests or consultations at the facility.

This page is health information to help you understand risks and next steps. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a consultation with a qualified clinician. My Wellness Health is not a diagnostic service: we help you understand your risk and connect you with the right screening and care. In an emergency, go to the nearest hospital or call 999 or 112. If you are thinking of harming yourself, call Befrienders Kenya on +254 722 178 177 or the Kenya Red Cross toll-free line 1199.

## Sources

- [My Wellness Health](https://www.mywellnesshealth.co.ke/)
- [NHS, Endometriosis](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/endometriosis/)
- [Ministry of Health Kenya, Protocols for Management of Selected NCDs at Primary Care (2025)](https://health.go.ke/sites/default/files/2025-07/FINAL_NCD%20protocols.pdf)

## Other screening tests

- [Pelvic ultrasound in Kenya: who needs it and results](https://guides.mywellnesshealth.co.ke/screening-tests/pelvic-ultrasound)