All hernias can be treated via laparoscopic surgery. Inguinal (groin) hernia: 75% of all hernia occur in groin area. 90% of inguinal (groin) hernia is seen in men. There are three types of inguinal hernia, namely direct, indirect and femoral. Direct hernia is protrusion of hernia due to weakened abdominal wall layers. Indirect hernia is advancement of
This is the most commonly performed laparoscopic emergency surgery. Appendicitis is an inflammation of the organ called appendix, located near the starting point of large intestine (caecum) as a narrow extension with a blind end. Definitive treatment of appendicitis is surgical removal of the inflamed appendix. However, in very rare cases where the appendicitis is
Gallbladder stones, polyps and other diseases caused by these stones and polyps are treated by surgical procedure which is called ‘cholecystectomy’. The procedure is performed in an open or closed manner under general anesthesia for complete removal of gallbladder. Laparoscopic procedure is ‘the gold standard’ in gallbladder surgery today since it is more advantageous compared