Laparoscopic procedure:

Abdominal surgery performed by making a few (mostly 2-4) small incisions on the abdomen. A small fibre optic viewing tube will be inserted through one incision and your instruments will be inserted through the other. Otherwise known as keyhole surgery.

 

Laparotomy:

Abdominal surgery performed by making a large incision over the abdomen. This incision will either be longitudinal, or transverse – depending on the reason for surgery.

 

Nissen fundoplication:

A laparoscopic procedure done to repair a Hiatus Hernia – Hernia between your abdominal cavity and your chest.

 

Appendecectomy:

Surgical removal of your appendix via open (incision over appendix) or laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery.

 

Cholecystectomy:

A procedure done to remove the gallbladder. Mostly done laparoscopic, but can be converted into an open procedure (an incision is made on the upper right side of the abdomen).

 

Hernia repair:

Repairing of a hernia. Can be open (repairing with incision over hernia site) or laparoscopic (keyhole surgery). It can be repaired by using sutures or by inserting a mesh.

 

Abscess drainage:

Incision made over abscess site, draining the entire puss. It might be sutured after procedure, or left open to drain. You can also leave theatre with a small drain insito the wound, depending on abscess size.

 

Lumpectomy:

Surgical removal of a breast lump.

 

Mastectomy:

Surgical procedure to remove the breast. There are various ways, depending on your cancer which can include skin and nipple sparing.

 

Lymphnode excision:

Surgical removal of a lymphnode; it can be removed due to infection/inflammation, for biopsy or if we are concerned that it is cancerous.

 

Thyroidectomy:

Removing of the thyroid. Can be partial (only half), or complete.

 

Haemorrhoidectomy:

Surgical repair of haemorrhoids. There are several methods, depending on the severity of the haemorrhoids.