At a glance
Laparoscopic surgery is a newer and better way of performing surgery. Small incisions are made through which special instruments are passed, and the operation is carried out while looking at each move on the screen. It has clear advantages over open surgery, with proven safety.
About Us
Doctor's Profile
Dr Maruthesh Gowda is a Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Surgeon based in Bangalore with more than 10 years of training in NHS in the UK.
Experience
He has wide range of experince in colorectal surgery, general surgery, bariatric (Weight loss) surgery, laparoscopic surgery, trauma surgery and Gastro intestinal cancer Surgery. worked in the United Kingdom for 10years qualities like evidenced based medicine, patient centric approach, high quality care are embedded in him.He has worked with experts in each filed and thus obtaining highest skills possible.
It is a newer and better way of performing surgery. small incisions are made through which special instruments are passed and the operation is carried out in a safe environment while looking at each move on the screen. This is done instead of the traditional method of cutting open the abdomen for the surgery.
What are the Advantages of Laparoscopic Surgery?
Laparoscopic surgery has clear advantages over open surgery. It has proven safety compared to open surgery. Some of the benefits are:
- Much less pain compared to open method
- Very short stay compared to open method
- Early return to work
- Less chance of hernia
- Less chance of adhesions leading to long-term pain
Questions patients ask
- How is laparoscopic surgery performed?
- Small incisions are made through which special instruments are passed, and the operation is carried out in a safe environment while looking at each move on the screen. This is done instead of the traditional method of cutting open the abdomen for the surgery.
- Is laparoscopic surgery safe?
- Yes. It has proven safety compared to open surgery.
- What are the advantages of laparoscopic surgery?
- Much less pain compared to the open method, a very short stay, minimal scar, less complications, an early return to work, less chance of hernia, and less chance of adhesions leading to long-term pain.