Laparoscopic Surgery

Often referred to as key-hole surgery laparoscopic surgery is a good option for many procedures to avoid open surgery. It is undertaken with a telescope and a number of other instruments passed through small incisions. The benefits of laparoscopy include

  • Less post op pain
  • Faster recovery
  • Earlier return to work
  • Less long term complications

It is not always possible to use this technique and sometimes it is not the best technique but this will be explained to you

  • Obesity Surgery Society of Australia & New Zeland
  • The International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus
  •  Australia &New Zeland Gastric & Oesophageal Surgery Association
  • OSSAN
  • Epworth Healthcare
  • Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons