Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the removal of the
gallbladder
with the aid of a camera inserted into the abdomen (also known as keyhole surgery). A
General Surgeon
makes a small incision in the abdominal wall near the navel, through which a
laparoscope
, a flexible lighted tube with a camera attached, is inserted to view the gallbladder. The surgery is carried out with instruments inserted in three other small cuts made in the right upper part of the abdomen. The gallbladder is then taken out through one of the incisions. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a minimally invasive technique that permits a shorter hospital stay and shorter recovery time with less pain.
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Over 25 years specialised laparoscopic practice and 30 years endoscopy. First NZ surgeon to perform laparoscopic cholecystectomy 1990. . . .
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Specialist Upper GI and Hepatobiliary, Laparoscopic and General Surgeon working at Southern Cross Hospital, Wakefield Hospital and Wellington Hospital. . . .
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laparoscopic – robotic – open surgery of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and upper gastrointestinal tract . . .
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Stephanie Ulmer is a NZ trained surgeon with specialised expertise and training in Weight Loss (Obesity) Surgery and Breast Surgery . . .
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I have been working in full-time private practice as a colorectal and general surgeon in Auckland since 1995. I trained in Auckland before spending a . . .
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Malcolm graduated as Bachelor of Medicine (MB) and Bachelor of Surgery (ChB) from the University of Otago School of Medicine in 1984. . . .
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Specialities, Laparoscopic Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery . . .
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Current Positions: Consultant, HBP/Upper GI Unit, Auckland City Hospital; Professor of Surgery, University of Auckland; Director, Surgical Research Network . . .
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My areas of expertise include laparoscopic hernia repair, including ventral hernia and groin hernias and laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gall stones) . . .
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