What is Laparoscopic Surgery? Laparoscopic surgery is the termed used to describe the utilisation of a laparoscope (digital camera) to visualise the abdominal cavity through a small incision. Other small incisions are also made to allow insertion of laparoscopic instruments to operate within the abdominal cavity. Laparoscopic surgery is also called “key-hole” surgery.
Laparoscopic surgery can be diagnostic (confirm diagnosis or to assess the extent of a disease) or therapeutic (such as cholecystectomy or hernia repair).
What types of Laparoscopic Surgery do Dr. Michael Chu perform? Throughout his training and work, Dr. Michael Chu has obtained expertise in various laparoscopic procedures.
These include:
Cholecystectomy (removal of gallbladder)
Hernia repair
Splenectomy (removal of spleen)
Hepatectomy (removal of part of the liver)
Pancreatectomy (removal of part of the pancreas)
Adrenalectomy (removal of adrenal gland)
Diagnostic or staging laparoscopy
If the procedure can be safely performed laparoscopically, Dr. Michael Chu will go through the options with you to ensure you are satisfied that you have chosen the correct surgical approach for your condition.