Appendectomy – Laparoscopic/Open
An appendectomy (or appendicectomy) is a surgical procedure for the removal of the appendix. The operation can be performed via either an open surgery or a laparoscopic approach (via three small incisions with a camera to visualize the area of interest in the abdomen).
Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy is an endoscopic examination of the colon and rectum for signs of abnormalities. A tube that carries a small lens (known as a colonoscope) is inserted into the colon so the doctor or specialist can look into the large bowel to provide a visual diagnosis.
Colostomy Reversal
A colostomy reversal, also referred to as a laparoscopic colostomy reversal, is a surgical procedure in which the large intestine (colon) and rectum are reconnected after a prior colostomy. The purpose of this surgical procedure is to restore the function and appearance of the patient’s intestine, abdomen and rectum. This surgery allows the patient to live without having the colostomy bag attached to the stomach.
Colposcopy
A colposcopy is a close examination of the cervix and vagina using a colposcope (microscope) to identify any abnormalities. Sometimes a biopsy (small piece of tissue) may be taken to help determine the cause of any unusual findings.
GallBladder Surgery Open/Laparoscopic
Gallbladder removal, otherwise known as cholecystectomy, is the removal of the gallbladder in order to treat certain medical conditions including cancer of the gall bladder and gallstones. In 90% of cases this is undertaken laparoscopically.
Gallstone Removal From Common Bile Duct
Gallstone removal from the common bile duct is a procedure usually undertaken through endoscopy to remove gallstones on the common bile duct and needs to be removed. The procedure is also known as ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholagiopancreatography).
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomies are performed to treat cancer and perforations of the stomach wall. A gastrectomy is a medical procedure that involves surgically removing the stomach. There are two main types of gastrectomy; a partial gastrectomy – where only part of the stomach is removed, and a total gastrectomy – where all of the stomach is removed.
Haemorrhoids Removal
A surgical procedure to remove hemorrhoids. Also called the procedure for prolapsed hemorrhoids, it is designed to resect soft tissue proximal to the dentate line, which disrupts the blood flow to the hemorrhoids. It is generally less painful than complete removal of hemorrhoids and also allows for faster recovery times.
Heart Valve Replacement
Heart valve replacement surgery is an ‘open’ heart procedure to replace heart valves that have become susceptible to heart valve disease, or are abnormal in some way. Valves are replaced with either biological (animal or human tissue) or man-made valves.
Hiatal Hernia Surgery (Laparoscopic)
A hiatal inguinal hernia repair is when body tissue or an organ pushes through weak muscle or a tear, and out under the skin. Abdominal hernias are the most common, however there are a variety of different hernia types; inguinal, (through the groin) umbilical (close or through the navel), hiatus (through the diaphragm), femoral (through the upper thigh), and incisional (through an old incision/scar). A hernia repair is a surgical procedure to push the hernia back into place.
Hydrocelectomy
A hydrocele is a collection of fluid in a sac in the scrotum next to a testes (testicle). It usually occurs on one side, but sometimes a hydrocele forms over both testes. A cut is made into the skin over the hydrocele. The liquid is emptied out and the testicle will be examined. If it is all right, the double coverings of the testicle are stitched up to stop the liquid building up again. The operation is usually done as a day case. This means that you come into hospital on the day of the operation and go home the same day. You may need to stay in for a day or two, if you are over 50, having trouble passing urine, have other illnesses, or if you cannot manage at home.
Hysterectomy
A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the womb (also called the uterus) through the abdomen, vagina or laparoscopically – using a camera inserted through small incisions in the abdomen. There are three different types of hysterectomies: subtotal (the womb only), total (womb and cervix) and radical (womb, the upper part of the vagina and fallopian tubes).
Incisional Hernia Surgery – Laparoscopic/Open
A Ventral/Incisional Hernia Surgery (Laparoscopic) hernia repair is when body tissue or an organ pushes through weak muscle or a tear, and out under the skin. Abdominal hernias are the most common, however there are a variety of different hernia types; inguinal, (through the groin) umbilical (close or through the navel), hiatus (through the diaphragm), femoral (through the upper thigh), and incisional (through an old incision/scar). A hernia repair is a surgical procedure to push the hernia back into place.
Inguinal Hernia Repair – Laparoscopic/Open
An inguinal hernia repair is when body tissue or an organ pushes through weak muscle or a tear, and out under the skin. Abdominal hernias are the most common, however there are a variety of different hernia types; inguinal, (through the groin) umbilical (close or through the navel), hiatus (through the diaphragm), femoral (through the upper thigh), and incisional (through an old incision/scar). A hernia repair is a surgical procedure to push the hernia back into place.
Kidney Stone
Kidney stone surgery is required when the pain from kidney stones is persistent and severe, in renal failure and when there is a kidney infection. Finding a significant stone before it passes into the ureter allows physicians to fragment it surgically before it causes any severe problems. In most of these cases, non-invasive Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) will be used. Otherwise some form of invasive procedure is required; with approaches including ureteroscopic fragmentation.
Kidney Transplant (With Donor)
BE ADVISED – this procedure can only be carried out if you have a suitable transplant donor.
Laparoroscopic Surgery For Endometriosis (PCO)
Laparoscopy is the most common procedure used to diagnose and remove mild to moderate endometriosis. Endometriosis is the growth of endometrial tissue-which normally lines the uterus-in other parts of the body. Instead of using a large abdominal incision, the surgeon inserts a lighted viewing instrument called a laparoscope through a small incision to remove any visible endometriosis implants and scar tissue that may be causing pain or infertility.
Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
If you suffer from ‘heartburn’ your surgeon may have recommended LAPAROSCOPIC ANTI-REFLUX SURGERY to treat this condition, technically referred to as gastrooesophageal reflux disease (GORD). Patients who do not respond well to lifestyle changes or drug therapy, or who continually require medications to control their symptoms, will have to live with their condition or undergo a surgical procedure. Surgery is very effective in treating GORD. Recently, this technique has been modified using laparoscopic (minimally invasive) techniques that avoid the necessity of a large abdominal incision.
Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
A Laparoscopic Nephrectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure for removing a kidney. It is performed under a general anaesthetic. Three or four small abdominal incisions are made in the abdomen to provide access for surgical instruments that are used to detach the kidney and to ligate the blood vessels. The intact kidney is enclosed in a bag and removed through an incision or it may be placed in an impermeable sack, morcellated and removed through one of the port sites.
Laparoscopic Ureterolithotomy
This is the procedure for removing stones from the urethra. It is a minimally invasive and maximally effective procedure. It is also an economically viable option where laparoscopic instruments are easily available.
Liver Transplant
A liver transplant (otherwise known as a hepatic transplant) is the surgical removal of a damaged or diseased liver, which is then replaced with a healthy liver from a deceased donor. Sometimes a living donor may donate part of their healthy liver if a partial amount of liver is enough to repair any damage.
Nephroureterectomy & Bladder Cuff Excision
Pyeloplasty Laparoscopic/Open
Pyeloplasty is the surgical reconstruction or revision of the renal pelvis to drain and decompress the kidney. Most commonly it is performed to treat an uretero-pelvic junction obstruction if residual renal function is adequate. This surgical procedure is minimally invasive and can be performed either by the open or laparoscopic route.
Umbilical Hernia Surgery
An umbilical hernia repair is when body tissue or an organ pushes through weak muscle or a tear, and out under the skin. Abdominal hernias are the most common, however there are a variety of different hernia types; inguinal, (through the groin) umbilical (close or through the navel), hiatus (through the diaphragm), femoral (through the upper thigh), and incisional (through an old incision/scar). A hernia repair is a surgical procedure to push the hernia back into place.
Urethroplasty
Urethroplasty is a surgical procedure for the repair of an injury or a defect in the walls of the urethra. Commonly, this involves removal and end-to-end anastomosis for shorter strictures or grafting using buccal mucosa (mucous membrane of the inside of the cheek) for longer ones. It is currently considered to be the best urethral substitute material for carrying out urethroplasties.
Varicocelectectomy
Varicocele is found in approximately 10-15% of unmarried military recruits, 35 % of infertile men who have never fathered a child and 81 % of men who were once fertile but are now infertile (secondary infertility). The goals of varicocelectomy surgery are to relieve pain in symptomatic cases and to improve semen parameters, testicular function, and pregnancy rates in couples with male factor infertility associated with varicocele.
Varicocoele Laparoscopic/Open
Varicocoeles are odd swellings of the veins around the testicle and are very common. Varicocoeles may cause trouble with either pain or with abnormal sperm counts. Although they present as a problem in the scrotum the primary abnormality is in fact in a vein valve up the level of the kidney and the operation is designed to divide any abnormal veins inside the abdomen before they come down to the testicle. Laparoscopic varicocoele ligation is a key hole operation to remove the abnormal communications between the top and the lower part of the testicular vein.
Vascectomy
A vasectomy, commonly known as ‘the snip’, is a form of permanent birth control for men. The tubes that sperm travel through (the vas deferens) are cut and sealed to prevent pregnancy. Please note: a vasectomy will not protect you against STDs.
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