About Laparoscopic Surgery
Laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery uses small cuts, a camera and long instruments. Compared with open surgery it generally means less pain, smaller scars, shorter hospital stay and faster recovery.
It is routinely used for gallbladder removal, appendix removal and hernia repair. Occasionally the surgeon switches to open surgery for safety.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Fees, availability and outcomes vary by doctor and hospital.
Conditions Treated
Gallstones
Appendicitis
Hernia
Ovarian cysts
Reflux disease
Related Diseases
Cholelithiasis
Acute appendicitis
Hiatus hernia
Cholecystitis
Symptoms to Watch For
Pain after fatty meals
Right lower abdominal pain
Groin bulge
Heartburn
Procedures & Treatments
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Laparoscopic appendicectomy
Hernia repair
Fundoplication