About Endoscopic Surgery
Key Highlights
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Minimally Invasive: Uses small incisions instead of one large opening.Reduced Pain & Discomfort: Less tissue trauma leads to significantly less post-operative pain.Minimal Scarring: Small incisions result in tiny, less noticeable scars.listrongLower Risk of Infection:/strong Smaller wounds reduce the chance of surgical site infections./lilistrongShorter Hospital Stay:/strong Patients often go home within 1-2 days./lilistrongFaster Recovery:/strong Quicker return to normal activities and work compared to open surgery./lilistrongEnhanced Visualization:/strong High-definition cameras provide a magnified, detailed view of the surgical area./li/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Gallbladder removal (Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy) for gallstones.
- Appendectomy for appendicitis.
- Diagnosis and treatment of abdominal pain or masses of unknown origin.
- Hernia repair (inguinal, umbilical, hiatal).
- Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with fundoplication.
- Colon and rectal surgeries, including colectomy for diverticulitis or cancer.
- Adrenal gland or spleen removal.
- Staging and biopsy for certain cancers.
- Treatment of morbid obesity (Bariatric surgery like gastric sleeve or bypass).
How to prepare
- Complete a thorough medical evaluation, including blood tests and imaging (like ultrasound or CT scan).
- Discuss all current medications with your surgeon; you may need to stop blood thinners or supplements.
- Follow specific dietary instructions, typically involving fasting (no food or drink) for 8-12 hours before surgery.
- Arrange for transportation home and for post-operative assistance for the first 24-48 hours.
- Shower with an antibacterial soap as directed the night before or morning of the procedure.
- Inform the surgical team of any allergies, especially to anesthesia, latex, or contrast dyes.
Risks & possible complications
- Reaction to general anesthesia (nausea, sore throat, rare severe complications).
- Bleeding or hemorrhage at the incision sites or internally.
- Infection at the incision site or within the abdominal cavity.
- Damage to nearby organs, blood vessels, or nerves.
- Blood clots (deep vein thrombosis) that could travel to the lungs (pulmonary embolism).
- Hernia at the incision site.
- Conversion to an open surgery if complications arise or anatomy is unclear.
- Post-operative pain, shoulder pain (from gas used to inflate the abdomen), or bloating.
Recovery & hospital stay
- You will be monitored in a recovery area until the anesthesia wears off.
- Manage pain with prescribed medications and use ice packs on incision sites to reduce swelling.
- Gradually resume a light diet, starting with clear liquids and advancing as tolerated.
- Walk gently as soon as possible to promote circulation and prevent blood clots, but avoid strenuous activity, heavy lifting (>10 lbs), and driving for 1-2 weeks.
- Keep incision sites clean and dry; follow specific instructions for showering and dressing changes.
- Attend all scheduled follow-up appointments for wound checks and removal of any stitches or staples.
- Contact your surgeon immediately for signs of infection (fever, redness, swelling, pus), severe pain, or bleeding.
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Typical hospital stay: 1-3 days
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Expected recovery time: 2-4 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering endoscopic surgery in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for endoscopic surgery in India include Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, Manipal Hospital Dhakuria, Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform endoscopic surgery. MediFyr helps you compare general surgeons and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for endoscopic surgery compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Endoscopic Surgery in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated general surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing endoscopic surgery.
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General surgeons for Endoscopic Surgery
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