Laparoscopic Surgery in Faridabad
Laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery is performed through small incisions using a camera and fine instruments, which usually means less pain and a shorter recovery than open surgery.
- General Surgery
- 5-step procedure
At a glance
- Department
- General Surgery
- Hospital
- Goga Ji Hospital
- Location
- Jawahar Colony, Near Disposal Chowk, Faridabad
- Appointments
- +91-9266088551
This page explains what the procedure involves, who it suits, what recovery typically looks like and what the risks are, so you arrive at your appointment already informed rather than deciding on the spot.
What is laparoscopic surgery?
Laparoscopic surgery — keyhole surgery — is performed through several small incisions rather than one large one. A camera is passed through one, fine instruments through the others, and the surgeon operates while watching a magnified view on a screen.
It is not a different operation so much as a different way of reaching it. For many abdominal procedures the result is the same as open surgery, with less pain afterwards, smaller scars and a shorter recovery.
Who needs it
Laparoscopy is a technique rather than a treatment, used across a range of abdominal operations.
- Gallbladder removal for symptomatic gallstones
- Hernia repair, particularly on both sides or after previous repair
- Appendix removal, including as an emergency
- Diagnostic assessment of unexplained abdominal or pelvic pain
- Selected gynaecological procedures
- Some bowel operations
Types
Not everyone is suitable. Extensive previous abdominal surgery, severe adhesions or certain emergencies may make open surgery safer.
Standard laparoscopic surgery
Three or four small incisions, each usually under a centimetre.
Diagnostic laparoscopy
Looking inside the abdomen to establish a diagnosis when imaging has not answered the question.
Converted procedure
An operation started laparoscopically and completed open, because that is safer. This is a sound surgical judgement, not a complication.
How the procedure works
Under general anaesthetic. Duration depends entirely on the operation being performed.
- 1
Anaesthesia
General anaesthetic, since the abdomen needs to be relaxed and inflated.
- 2
Creating space
Carbon dioxide gas is used to inflate the abdomen, creating room to see and work.
- 3
Placing the ports
Small incisions are made and short tubes placed, through which the camera and instruments pass.
- 4
The operation
The procedure is carried out under magnified vision on a screen.
- 5
Closing
The gas is released and the small incisions are closed. Some shoulder-tip discomfort afterwards from residual gas is normal.
Preparing for it
As for any operation under general anaesthetic.
- Pre-operative assessment and fitness for anaesthesia
- A full list of medicines, including blood thinners and diabetes treatment
- Tell the surgeon about all previous abdominal operations — they affect the approach
- Follow fasting instructions exactly
- Arrange transport home and help for the first days
Recovery
Usually quicker than open surgery for the same procedure.
- 1
Same day
You will be encouraged to sit up and walk within hours. Many laparoscopic procedures are day cases.
- 2
First few days
Discomfort at the port sites and shoulder-tip pain from residual gas are common and settle. Walk regularly.
- 3
One to two weeks
Most people return to desk work in this period, depending on the procedure.
- 4
Four to six weeks
Heavy lifting and strenuous activity resume around here, on your surgeon's advice.
Risks and complications
Laparoscopy carries the risks of the underlying operation plus a few specific to the technique.
- Injury to bowel, bladder, blood vessels or other structures during port placement or dissection
- Bleeding
- Infection at a port site
- Shoulder-tip and abdominal discomfort from the gas used, which settles over days
- Hernia at a port site later on
- Conversion to open surgery where completing laparoscopically would be unsafe
- The usual risks of general anaesthesia
Ask about your own risk
These are the risks of the procedure in general. Your personal risk depends on your age, other conditions and the specifics of your case — ask your surgeon to put a figure on it for you before you consent.
Care at Goga Ji Hospital
Laparoscopic surgery at Goga Ji Hospital is performed by the general surgery and gynaecology departments in our operation theatres, with intensive care available on site where closer monitoring is needed after a major procedure.
Frequently asked questions
Is keyhole surgery always better than open surgery?
Not always. For many abdominal operations it means less pain and a faster recovery, which is why it is preferred where suitable. But extensive previous surgery, dense adhesions, bleeding or certain emergencies can make open surgery the safer choice — and that judgement is made in your interest.
Why do I have shoulder pain after abdominal surgery?
Because of the gas used to inflate the abdomen. It irritates the diaphragm, and that pain is referred to the shoulder tip. It is very common, harmless, and settles over a few days. Gentle walking helps.
What does it mean if the surgery is converted to open?
That the surgeon judged it safer to complete the operation through a larger incision — because of adhesions, bleeding, unclear anatomy or an unexpected finding. It is a sound decision rather than a failure, and it is why consent forms mention the possibility.
Will the scars be noticeable?
Laparoscopic incisions are small, usually under a centimetre, and generally fade to faint marks. How a scar matures depends partly on your skin.
This page is general health information, not medical advice. It cannot account for your history, medication or test results. Please speak to a qualified doctor about your own symptoms and treatment. If you think you are having a medical emergency, seek immediate help.
Considering laparoscopic surgery?
Talk to our general surgery team at Goga Ji Hospital, Faridabad, about whether it is the right option for you.