Dr. Vijay Hangloo

A general and laparoscopic surgeon is a specialist in analysing, diagnosing, and surgically treating conditions affecting the abdomen, as well as general surgical conditions such as gallbladder stones, hernias, appendicitis, and gastrointestinal disorders. They often do so using a minimally invasive technique called laparoscopy, which causes less pain, scarring and a shorter recovery than traditional, open surgery.

You should contact a laparoscopic surgeon for any abdominal pain that does not go away, as well as if you have gallstones, a hernia, appendicitis, unexplained gastrointestinal issues, or if your doctor has recommended surgical evaluation for your condition.

They will regularly treat gallbladder stones, hernias, appendicitis, colorectal disorders, gastrointestinal tumours, acid reflux-related issues and in some cases abdominal cancers.

Laparoscopic surgeons will perform gallbladder removal (laparoscopic cholecystectomy), hernia repair, appendectomy, colorectal surgeries, as well as bariatric procedures and gastrointestinal surgical procedures that can be done laparoscopically. They may also need to perform an emergency exploratory surgery for trauma or severe abdominal infection.

Open surgery involves making a large incision to gain access to the organ in question. In contrast, laparoscopic surgery involves smaller incisions using a keyhole, combined with a camera for more precise techniques. In general, laparoscopy causes less pain, leaves smaller incisions and scars, and allows for faster recovery.