What does a Laparoscopic, Minimal Access and Bariatric Surgeon do?

Laparoscopic surgery helps in diagnosing and treating problems in the reproductive organs. It can help find the cause of symptoms, such as pain or bleeding whereas the Minimal access surgery is completed with one or more small incisions instead of a large incision and Bariatric surgery is on the stomach or intestines to help a person with extreme obesity lose weight.

How invasive is a laparoscopy?

It is minimally invasive as in a surgery a laparoscopic camera is inserted into the abdomen and the Instruments are inserted through 2 more small puncture holes.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the Laparoscopic, Minimal Access and a Bariatric Surgeon?

Ultrasound, CT Scan, MRI etc are some of the investigations required by the Laparascopic surgeon to make a diagnosis and treat the medical problem.

Is laparoscopic the same as endoscopic?

Endoscopy has advanced in recent years, enabling some forms of surgery to be conducted using a modified endoscope which makes the surgery less invasive whereas a laparoscope is a modified endoscope used for keyhole surgery (also referred to as laparoscopic surgery).

What can you not do after the laparoscopic surgery?

DO not drive, participate in sports, or use heavy equipment while you're taking pain medication.

Dr. Shalabh Mohan, Advanced Laparoscopic, Minimal Access and Bariatric Surgeon in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates - Appointment

About Dr. Shalabh Mohan

Dr. Shalabh Mohan is a renowned Bariatric Surgeon with an experience of 24+ years.
He performs Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, Laparoscopic Colorectal and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Laparoscopic Upper GI Surgery including Antireflux Surgery, Laparoscopic Oncosurgery, Endocrine and Breast Surgery and Laser Surgery for Varicose Veins, Piles, Fissures and Fistulas etc.
He attended Workshops on Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgeries in Singapore, Germany and India.
He has the membership of various prestigious associations such as the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), Association of Surgeons in India (ASI), Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI), Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS), Indian Association of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (IAGES), International Hepato Pancreatic Biliary Association (IHPBA), British Medical Laser Association.
He has presented 20 Research Papers in Conferences held in India and Abroad and published several articles in International Peer Reviewed Journals.

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