My Work
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
- Laparoscopic appendicectomy
- Laparoscopic splenectomy
- Excision of choledochal cyst
- Excision of pancreatic cyst
- Colectomy
- Gastrectomy
- Small intestinal resection and anastomosis
- Mesh repair of incisional hernia
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Removing the diseased gallbladder containing stones through keyhole surgery. Usually takes about 45 minutes to do and requires staying in hospital from 1 – 2 days for gallbladders without much inflammation or adhesions.My Suggestions
General Advice:
- Eat more of fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Eat at regular intervals.
- Drink plenty of liquids (Avoid carbonated drinks – Colas and Sodas)
- Eat less of spices, chillies and oil.
- Avoid Smoking and Alcohol
- Plan your day and work schedule to avoid unnecessary stress.
- Take regular exercise.
Gallbladder Stones
Fairly common condition these days. Stones are formed due to a combination of infection, high cholesterol, high bile pigments in bile or non-functioning gallbladder. They can be single (solitary) or multiple. Generally, a single large stone is less dangerous than multiple small stones, as small stones have a tendency to slip down into the bite duct and cause obstructive jaundice, Cholangitis or Pancreatitis. If causing symptoms (pain, fever etc.), it is best to remove the gallbladder, which is done laparoscopically (keyhole surgery). Surgery (Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy) is fairly safe. Needs hospitalization for 1-2 days and normal activity can be resumed in 7-10 days. Medicines to dissolve and blasting the stones are not generally advocated. If not causing symptoms (Asymptomatic gall stones), they may sometimes be left alone – especially the solitary large stones. The decision to operate or not is based on different parameters and is best taken in consultation with a specialist.Hernia
Inguinal hernia is a very common condition. The abdominal contents (intestines or omentum) drop down into the groin or scrotum due to a weak spot in the abdominal wall musculature. The dropped intestine can sometimes get trapped in the hernia sac and become irreducible. This may sometimes lead to strangulation, requiring emergency operation and sometimes removal (resection and anastomosis) of the affected intestines. Best treated by surgery as soon as possible, unless there are associated high risk medical problems. This can be done as day care Surgery or with overnight hospitalization. The repair is best done with a synthetic mesh (fish net like material). The advantage of placing a mesh is that the repair is tension free. So, the pain is much less compared to repairing the weak spot without a mesh. It also reduces the chance of recurrence to less than 1%, compared to 4-16% recurrence rate of the repair without mesh. Most people will be able to resume normal activity in 2-3 days and return to work in 10-15 days depending on the nature of their work.