Some of New Zealand's most experienced and pioneering laparoscopic surgeons have created Laparoscopy Auckland, a super specialised hospital offering on-site consultation, laparoscopy, gastroscopy and colonoscopy. Both day - stay and overnight procedures are performed on one site.
Laparoscopy Auckland is a purpose-built environment. All rooms are single with an emphasis on NZ/Pacific Designer fit out and art. The theme is safety, efficiency and service.
What is Laparoscopic Surgery?
Laparoscopic (or keyhole) surgical procedures are performed in the abdomen through several small incisions (cuts), usually only 5-10mm long, rather than through one large incision.
The laparoscope is a long narrow instrument which has a light source and tiny camera attached. It is inserted through one of the incisions so that the surgeon can view the inside of the body on a video monitor.
The surgeon then passes specially designed surgical instruments through the other incisions and carries out the procedure using the monitor to guide the instruments.
Laparoscopic surgery is usually associated with less blood loss, less pain and less scarring, compared to open surgery. In most cases, time spent in hospital and the overall recovery time from the operation are reduced.
