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Laparoscopic Surgery

Keyhole surgery through a few small cuts using a camera — often with less pain and a quicker return to routine.

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What is Laparoscopic Surgery?

Laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery is a way of operating inside the abdomen through a few small cuts, usually 5–10 mm long. A thin camera (laparoscope) shows the inside of the abdomen on a screen, and the surgeon works with fine instruments passed through the other cuts.
It is used for many common operations, such as gallbladder removal, appendix removal and hernia repair. Whether it is suitable for you depends on your condition and your overall health.

Common signs and symptoms

  • Abdominal pain that keeps coming back
  • Pain in the upper right abdomen, often after oily food
  • A bulge in the groin or near the navel
  • Pain in the lower right abdomen with fever or vomiting

Having one of these does not always mean you have this condition. Only a doctor can tell after an examination.

How it is treated

After an examination and tests such as an ultrasound and blood tests, the surgeon explains whether keyhole surgery is suitable for you. The operation is usually done under general anaesthesia.
In some cases the surgeon may need to change to open surgery during the operation for your safety. This possibility will be discussed with you beforehand.

Recovery

Many patients start walking the same day and go home within one to two days, but this varies from person to person. Light daily activities can often be resumed within one to two weeks, while heavy lifting is usually avoided for a few weeks. Follow the doctor's advice on wound care, diet and follow-up visits.

Cost

The cost depends on your condition, the type of procedure, the tests needed and the length of any hospital stay. It can only be estimated after the doctor has examined you. Please contact the clinic for details.

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Frequently asked questions

For many conditions it means smaller cuts, less pain and a faster recovery. However, it is not suitable for every patient or every condition. The surgeon will recommend the safest option after examining you.

There are usually a few small scars that fade over time. Their number and size depend on the operation.

Many patients go home within one to two days, but the stay depends on the operation and on how you recover. The doctor will tell you what to expect.

Yes. You are usually asked not to eat or drink for some hours before anaesthesia. The clinic will give you exact instructions.

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Other treatments

All treatments
Hernia Surgery Repair of a hernia — a bulge where tissue pushes through a weak spot in the wall of the abdomen. Gallbladder Surgery Removal of the gallbladder, usually by keyhole surgery, for painful gallstones and gallbladder disease. Appendix Surgery Removal of an inflamed appendix (appendicitis), often as an emergency, usually by keyhole surgery.