Laparoscopic surgery, also known as keyhole surgery, is a type of minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows a surgeon to access the internal organs through 3 -4 tiny, buttonhole incisions. Minimally invasive surgery can be performed using robotic surgery and can be used in a broad range of surgeries and procedures, including:
| Specialty | Types of Surgery |
| Bariatric (Obesity) Surgery | Intragastric Balloon Gastric Banding Sleeve Gastrectomy Gastric Plication Gastric Bypass |
| Cardiology | Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) |
| ENT & Neurosurgery | Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) |
| General Surgery | Benign & Cancer Gastrointestinal (Oesophageal, Stomach, Appendix, Large &
Small Intestines) Hernia (Abdominal Wall, Groin & etc) Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery (Gallstones, CBD Stone, Pancreatic Pseudocyst & etc) Spleen Endoscopic Thyroid Surgery Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Diagnostic Procedures (Biopsies etc.) |
| Gynaecology | Diagnostic Laparoscopy + Dye Insufflation Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling Laparoscopic Salpingectomy/ Salpingostomy Laparoscopic Ovarian Cystectomy, Oophorectomy, Myomectomy Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy, Laparoscopic Hysterectomy |
| Neurosurgery | Computer-aided Surgery Craniotomy Ventriculostomy, Biopsies |
| Orthopaedic | Joints, Ligaments Reconstruction & Repair |
| Paediatric Surgery | Intestines Tumours Appendicitis Hernias |
| Paediatric Urology | Testicular Problems Varicocele |
| Spinal Surgery | Endoscopic Discectomy Nucleoplasty Vertebroplasty Kyphoplasty |
| Surgical Oncology | Distal Pancreatectomy Laparoscopic Colectomy Mesorectal Resection Sentinel Node Mapping For Breast & Colon Cancer Colonic Stenting For Tumors |
| Thoracic Surgery | Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) |
| Urology | Tumours, Varicocele |
Gleneagles Hospitals Laparoscopic Surgical Facilities
Here at Gleneagles, we uphold our commitment to keeping you safe and achieving the best results during your surgery. Our goal is to ensure that the most effective surgical methods are used to put you on the fast track to recovery and rehabilitation. Our advanced technologies aim to diagnose and treat each patient's individual conditions for the best possible outcome while ensuring that any side effects and recovery time are minimised.
We believe that each patient is unique with their own specific expectations and requirements and our team of dedicated and experienced surgeons ensure this via a planned discussion and guided counsel through the most crucial areas concerning treatment.
Clinical Excellence: Value-Driven Outcome (VDO)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, the surgical removal of the gallbladder, is one of the many procedures where we implement our Value Driven Outcome (VDO) approach. At Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur, we ensure that this minimally invasive procedure is performed with the utmost precision and care. By utilizing advanced laparoscopic techniques, we minimize patient discomfort, reduce recovery times, and enhance overall surgical outcomes.
Our adherence to stringent quality indicators allows us to maintain high standards of care and achieve superior clinical results. Patients undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy at GKL can expect a seamless surgical experience with a focus on safety, efficiency, and effective pain management.
Inclusion factors of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy are as follow:
- Elective Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Exclusion factors of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy are as follow:
- Emergency (empyema and gangrenous gallbladder)
- Open Cholecystectomy
- Patient under 18 years old
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Insights from 2023 Data Analysis
Reference
- EASL Clinical Practice Guidelines on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of gallstones European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL)
- NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH Office of Medical Applications of Research Gallstones and Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
- Association of American Physicians and Surgeons
- Association of Surgeons of Great Britain & Ireland
- SAGES : https://www.sages.org/safe-cholecystectomy-program/
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
