Laparoscopic (Keyhole) Surgery
Minimally invasive abdominal surgery performed through small incisions where it is clinically appropriate.
Laparoscopic surgery uses a camera and fine instruments passed through small incisions. Whether a laparoscopic approach is suitable depends on the diagnosis, previous surgery and your overall health, and is decided after clinical assessment.
This service is available after clinical assessment.
Conditions commonly seen
- Gallstones
- Appendicitis & Appendix Surgery (Appendicectomy)
- Abdominal hernias
- Selected abdominal conditions requiring surgery
Procedures
- Diagnostic laparoscopy
- Laparoscopic appendicectomy
- Laparoscopic hernia repair
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
When to consult a surgeon
- Recurring abdominal pain that has been investigated
- A scan reporting gallstones or a hernia
- You have been advised surgery and want a further clinical opinion
Related surgical areas
Discuss your symptoms in a consultation
For urgent surgical problems, please contact the nearest hospital emergency department.
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