Frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) on Gallbladder Surgery, Gall Stone Removal, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Can gall bladder stones be treated without a surgery? Even today, the word “surgery” induces fear among patients. This is the most common question that people ask me when they come for a consult for stones in the gall bladder. However,
Read MoreGall bladder stones are a very common ailment. Gall Stone Surgery in Mumbai or laparoscopic cholecystectomy is one of the most commonly performed general surgeries. Myths and fear of surgery sometimes lead to delay in treatment and may give rise to complications that could have been avoided. If you are detected with stones in the
Read MoreGall bladder stones are a very common ailment. Gallbladder Removal Surgery in Mumbai or laparoscopic cholecystectomy is one of the most commonly performed general surgeries. Myths and fear of surgery sometimes lead to delay in treatment and may give rise to complications that could have been avoided. If you are detected with stones in the
Read MoreGall bladder stones are a very common ailment. Most of the times when patients come for a consultation with me, they want to know if they are the right candidate for surgery. There are generally two types of patients: Those who have gall bladder stones but do not have any symptoms related to that. Those
Read MoreGall bladder stones are a very common ailment. Earlier gall stones were said to be more commonly seen in the North Indian population. As a laparoscopic surgeon in Mumbai, I also see a lot of patients on a daily basis who are suffering from gall stones. Mumbai is a cosmopolitan city, with a mix of
Read MoreLaparoscopic Roux en-y gastric bypass is a type of weight-loss/bariatric surgery. As the name suggests it can be performed through key-hole method (laparoscopy). In this technique 4 to 5 tiny cuts of half to one cm are made on the abdomen and the whole surgery is performed through these. In a Laparoscopic Roux en-y gastric
Read MoreLaparoscopic Roux en-y gastric bypass is a type of weight-loss/bariatric surgery. As the name suggests it can be performed through key-hole method (laparoscopy). In this technique 4 to 5 tiny cuts of half to one cm are made on the abdomen and the whole surgery is performed through these. In a Laparoscopic Roux en-y gastric
Read MoreLaparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is a type of weight-loss/bariatric surgery. As the name suggests it can be performed through key-hole method (laparoscopy). In this technique 4 to 5 tiny cuts of half to one cm are made on the abdomen and the entire surgery is performed through that. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy can also be performed in
Read MoreRizwana Khot, a 30 years old lady underwent a laparoscopic Roux en-y gastric bypass surgery in 2017. She lost 30 kg and has come down from a weight of 92 kg to 60 Kg. She is extremely happy and healthy now. In a Laparoscopic Roux en-y gastric bypass, a small 30 to 50 cc
Read MoreLaparoscopic Roux en-y gastric bypass is a type of weight-loss/bariatric surgery. As the name suggests it can be performed through key-hole method (laparoscopy). In this technique 4 to 5 tiny cuts of half to one cm are made on the abdomen and the whole surgery is performed through these. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy can also be
Read MoreDr. Aparna Govil Bhasker is an accomplished Bariatric Surgeon and Laparoscopic GI Surgeon. Extremely passionate about her field of specialization. She completed her MBBS and MS in General Surgery in 2006, from Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (MGIMS), Sewagram. Set up in 1967 by none other than the first health minister of India, Ms. Sushila Nayar, MGIMS is deeply rooted in Gandhian ethics. Read more