Hernia, Gallstones and Keyhole Surgery
Know when a hernia or gallstones need surgery and how keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery at Healyn Hospitals helps you recover faster.
Hernia, Gallstones and Keyhole Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
Dr. SriHarsha
6:00 PM
Hernia & Gallbladder Stones
About the Condition
Hernias and gallbladder stones are among the most common reasons people need surgery. At Healyn, our laparoscopic surgeon offers keyhole surgery for suitable patients, with smaller cuts and a quicker return to routine.
A hernia is a bulge that appears when part of the intestine or fat pushes through a weak area in the abdominal wall, often in the groin or around the navel. It does not heal on its own and may grow over time. Gallstones form in the gallbladder and can cause pain after oily meals, indigestion or infection. Laparoscopic surgery uses small incisions and a camera, which usually means less pain, smaller scars and a shorter hospital stay than open surgery.
Common Symptoms
Some hernias and gallstones cause few symptoms, while others become painful or lead to complications. See a surgeon if you notice any of the signs below.
Diagnosis & Treatment at Healyn
Not every patient needs surgery immediately, and not every patient is suitable for keyhole surgery. Our surgeon examines you, reviews ultrasound and blood test results, and checks your fitness for anaesthesia. You are told clearly whether laparoscopic or open surgery is better for you and what recovery involves. A painful, hard hernia or an infected gallbladder is an emergency and is treated urgently.
When to See a Doctor
Book a surgical consultation early; planned surgery is safer and simpler than emergency surgery.
How We Treat It
Treatment is planned after a full assessment, choosing keyhole surgery whenever it is safe.
Recovery & Follow-up
After keyhole surgery, most patients walk the same day, go home within one to two days and return to light work in about a week, depending on the procedure. Heavy lifting is usually avoided for a few weeks. Our team explains wound care, diet and activity before discharge and reviews you at follow-up. This guide is general information; recovery times vary from person to person.
