Dr. Aravind P.S.
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch. (Surgical Gastroenterology), FMAS, FIAGES
Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist
Laparoscopic Surgeon
Laser Surgeon
GI & HPB OncoSurgeon
laparoscopic surgery
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Laparoscopic surgery is also known as Minimal Invasive Surgery/ Key Hole Surgery
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It is a modern surgical technique where surgery is done by small incisions by using special laparoscopic instruments compared to traditional open surgery in which a single long cut is made into the body
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The other types of minimal invasive surgery include thoracoscopic surgery (thorax), arthroscopic surgery (joints) etc.
What are the advantages of laparoscopic surgery compared to conventional open surgery?
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Less pain
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Cosmetically better
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Lesser hospital stay
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Early return to work
Is laparoscopic surgery safe?
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Yes. In the hands of experienced surgeon many surgeries can be done safely by laparoscopy
What are the commonly done laparoscopic GI surgeries?
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Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for Gall Stones
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Laparoscopic CBD exploration for CBD stones
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Laparoscopic Choledochal cyst (CDC) excision
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Laparoscopic Fundoplications for acid reflux diseases
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Laparoscopic cardiomyotomy for achalasia cardia
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Laparoscopic appendicectomy for appendicitis
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Laparoscopic splenectomy for splenic disorders
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Emergency laparoscopic procedures (Duodenal perforation, small bowel obstruction etc.)
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Intestinal surgeries
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Pancreatic surgeries
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Bariatric (weight loss) surgeries
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Laparoscopic liver surgeries
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GI and HPB Cancer surgeries
Is laparoscopic surgery feasible in gastrointestinal cancers?
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Yes. Many gastrointestinal cancer surgeries can be done laparoscopically with safety and efficacy comparable to open surgery
What are the commonly done gastrointestinal cancer surgeries by laparoscopy?
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Esophageal cancer
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Stomach (Gastric cancer)
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Small intestinal cancer
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Colon Cancer
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Rectal cancer
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Pancreatic cancer
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Liver Cancer