Does laparoscopy change your belly button?

Yes, laparoscopy can change the appearance of your belly button.

During a laparoscopy, the surgeon makes one or more small incisions in the abdomen and inserts a laparoscope, which is a thin tube with a camera attached. The camera allows the surgeon to see inside the abdomen and perform surgery.

The incisions for a laparoscopy are typically made near the belly button, and the surgeon may need to make a larger incision in the belly button to insert the laparoscope. This can result in a change in the appearance of the belly button, such as a scar or a slight indent.

In most cases, the changes to the belly button are minor and do not cause any problems. However, it is important to talk to your doctor about any concerns you have about the appearance of your belly button after a laparoscopy.