General & minimally invasive surgery
General surgeons treat many common conditions of the abdomen, hernias, the gallbladder and the rectum, increasingly by keyhole surgery, which uses small cuts and a camera.
What this department covers
- Gallstones
- Hernias
- Appendicitis
- Piles, fissures and fistulas
- Weight-loss (bariatric) surgery
Procedures and treatments (7)
Open any procedure to see how it usually works, what recovery involves, typical planning ranges and what to ask your doctor.
Laparoscopic gallbladder removal
The gallbladder is removed through small cuts using a camera to treat gallstones and related pain or infection.
Read the planning guide Minimally invasive surgeryHernia repair
A weak area in the abdominal wall is repaired, often with a mesh, by open or keyhole surgery.
Read the planning guide Minimally invasive surgeryAppendicectomy
The inflamed appendix is removed, usually by keyhole surgery.
Read the planning guide Minimally invasive surgerySleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass
Weight-loss surgery that reduces the size of the stomach, or reroutes the bowel, so that less food is eaten or absorbed.
Read the planning guide Surgical procedurePiles, fissure and fistula treatment
Common conditions around the back passage are treated with banding, laser or surgery depending on the problem.
Read the planning guide Surgical procedureThyroid and parathyroid surgery
Part or all of the thyroid, or an overactive parathyroid gland, is removed through a small neck incision.
Read the planning guide Minimally invasive surgeryDay-care surgery and varicocele treatment
Short, planned operations such as lump removal or varicocele (swollen scrotal vein) treatment performed without an overnight stay.
Read the planning guidePlanning points for general & minimally invasive surgery
- Most of these operations need a short stay; confirm how soon after surgery you may fly.
- Tell the team about all medicines, especially blood thinners and diabetes tablets.
- For weight-loss surgery, expect dietitian and psychology assessments first.
Questions to ask your doctor
- Is keyhole surgery suitable for me?
- What are the chances of the problem returning?
- How long before I can work and fly?
- What diet or activity limits apply?
How planning with Prognova works
- A free planning callA non-medical conversation about what you are considering, your timing and practical questions.
- Doctor review of your recordsYou share your reports with a doctor, who tells you whether the care you have in mind is likely to be suitable.
- A written estimateAfter review you receive an itemised estimate. Nothing is charged until you accept it.
- Travel and stay planningWe get you a visa invitation letter from the hospital, and help with arrival, accommodation, local transport, language support and a companion's needs.
- Follow-up when you are homeWe help arrange records, check-ups and continuing care with your own doctor.
Prognova coordinates logistics and information. Doctors decide diagnosis and treatment. A department listed here does not mean a doctor or hospital is available for it today.