Laparoscopic Surgery

During your initial consultation, your surgeon will discuss the treatment options that are suitable for your condition. Laparoscopic surgery involves making several small incisions in the abdomen. Gas is then used to distend the abdomen, to create space for the operation. Your surgeon uses a laparoscope, which has a video camera attached, to examine the area with visual references on a monitor. Specialised keyhole instruments are inserted to perform the operation.

Laparoscopic surgery has many benefits. Compared to open surgery the incisions are much smaller, which allows you to heal quicker. Because the incisions are smaller, you will experience lower levels of pain compared to an open surgery, and your stay at the hospital will be shorter too. Your return to work or normal activities is faster.

Endoscopy

An endoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure to view and intervene within the organs of the digestive system, such as the stomach and large bowel. Your surgeon or gastroenterologist inserts an endoscope (flexible camera) through an opening in the body, such as the mouth or through the anus. We perform both gastroscopies and colonoscopies.

Gastroscopy

Piles are enlargements of veins that come in various diameters. Piles can be internal or external in nature. Because of the enlarged tissues, they normally come out of the anal area. This is a relatively frequent issue that can affect anyone at any time. Constipation and firm stools are the root causes of piles, says a piles surgeon. Some people develop piles as a result of increased pressure in the lower rectum. Obesity and high tobacco usage are the two more common factors.

The procedure is usually done with a light anaesthetic (which is different from a general anaesthetic). The anaesthetic will put you to sleep so you won't remember the procedure. The procedure will normally take about 20-30 minutes and you will be transferred to the recovery unit to “wake-up” from the anaesthetic. Most patients will go home on the same day as the procedure.

Colonoscopy

A Colonoscopy is a procedure using a flexible camera to examine the large bowel. There are many reasons to perform this procedure: such as investigating the causes of gastrointestinal bleeding, polyps, cancers and conditions which cause inflammation of the colon.

When your doctor detects abnormal growths, these may be removed entirely using the endoscope, or a smaller biopsy may be taken for further examination under the microscope.

At the time of the procedure, we will give you a light anaesthetic to make you feel relaxed and drowsy. The test takes about 20 to 30 minutes and you will most likely go home on the same day. A colonoscopy procedure does not cause any pain. Mild discomfort from abdominal bloating could occur, but it usually resolves by itself.

Your doctor will discuss this with you, and will also point out all other aspects of your treatment: the main focus of our team is always to ensure your comfort and to achieve the best possible outcome for you. You can count on our total commitment in supporting you with accurate information and offering genuine care throughout your treatment journey.