What are the most common procedures?
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the most common laparoscopic procedure performed globally. As opposed to the traditional cholecystectomy where a minimum 10cm incision is made in the abdomen to remove the gallbladder, the laparoscopic procedure introduces 5-10mm diameter instruments into the abdomen through a number cannulae. The gallbladder in this instance can usually be removed through a 1cm incision in the patient’s navel.
Laparoscopic surgery has been shown to reduce post-operative pain and to hasten convalescence and recovery. Now, almost all abdominal operations can be carried out laparoscopically as well as many urological and gynaecological procedures. Laparoscopic surgery has particular advantages in obese patients and has transformed the practice of Bariatric (obesity) surgery.