Laparoscopic bowel surgery

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Laparoscopic bowel surgery is a specialized ‘minimally invasive’ technique for performing major bowel surgery. The surgeon uses several 0.5-1 cm stab incisions (keyholes), a specialized camera and special keyhole instruments to perform the operation; rather than the traditional ‘open’ technique which uses a single long up-down incision in the centre of the abdomen. The camera transmits images to a high definition video monitor allowing surgeons to perform the operation through the keyholes.

Laparoscopic bowel surgery has been shown to result in less post-operative pain, quicker recovery and reduced complications compared to open surgery. Patients are often able to go home within 3-5 days of major bowel surgery. It also results in reduced scarring.

Mr Day is an expert laparoscopic surgeon who undertakes laparoscopic surgery for bowel cancer and a variety of other bowel conditions routinely. Up to 80% of patients who need bowel surgery are suitable for laparoscopic surgery. The surgery is performed using the latest equipment.

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