Laparoscopic Surgery

Please call 01622 538204 or email nichola@simonbaileysurgeon.co.uk if you have any questions about our Laparoscopic Surgery services.

(Keyhole gallbladder surgery). This is a minimally invasive technique to remove gall bladder disease.

(Keyhole hernia surgery). This is a minimally invasive method of repairing a hernia. It is suitable for certain types of hernias, for example inguinal (groin hernias) on one or both sides, recurrent groin hernias, some types of incisional hernias and umbilical hernias. We will discuss the specifics of a laparoscopic hernia repair if it is applicable to your condition.

This is a minimally invasive technique for removing bowel through very small incisions. It is aimed at reducing the length of hospital stay and improving recovery rates.

Adhesions are fibrous bands that form between tissues and organs, often as a result of previous surgical operations. They may be thought of as an internal scar tissue that connects structures together that are not normally connected. Using minimally invasive surgical techniques, it is possible to divide these adhesions, returning structures to their normal anatomical position. This type of surgery is usually performed for abdominal pain or in patients who develop blockages. It is aimed to reduce length of stay in hospital, improve symptoms and improve recovery rates.

Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is a modern evidenced based method designed to help people recover more quickly, having had major surgery.