Operations

What is this? This is a keyhole operation to remove the gallbladder. It is a very common operation. When is it performed? The operation is

What is this? These are special tests that investigate the strength of the anal muscles and nerves. When is it performed? It is part of

What is this? This is a specific ultrasound to examine the rectum and anus. The ultrasound probe is inserted into the anal canal. The probe

What is this? Cancers in the pelvis can arise in a number of organs and invade into other organs. The commonest are colorectal, urological (bladder,

What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is when the lining of the uterus implants in other parts of the abdomen and especially in the pelvis. It occurs

What is an incisional hernia? This is a hernia through a previous operation site. It can occur after any abdominal operation. It presents as a

What is an umbilical hernia? This is a hernia through or near the umbilicus. It presents as a lump on the abdomen. This can be

What is a femoral hernia? A femoral hernia is similar to an inguinal hernia but the hernia defect is lower down in the groin. There

What is an inguinal hernia? A hernia a weakness in the abdominal muscle at the groin. A hernia causes a lump in the groin that

Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery What is laparoscopic surgery? This is when the operation is performed through a series of small cuts rather than a large cut.

What is rectal prolapse? This is when the rectum comes out of the anal canal. It can come out during bowel motions or not. Sometimes

Surgery for Anal Fistula Fistulotomy / Laying Open What is an anal fistulotomy? This is the simplest and best operation for a fistula but is

Lateral Anal Sphincterotomy for Anal Fissure What is this operation? This operation involves cutting a very small part of the internal sphincter muscle around the

What is a haemorrhoidectomy? A haemorrhoidectomy is when the haemorrhoid is surgically removed. There are several ways of doing this (scalpel, diathermy current, staplers etc.)

What is rubber band ligation? Rubber band ligation (RBL) is placement of small rubber band around enlarged internal haemorrhoids. It causes the enlarged part of

What is a colorectal (bowel) resection? Surgery to remove a part of the large bowel is called a resection. Different parts of the colon require

What is laparoscopic surgery? This is when the operation is performed through small incisions with special equipment. The size of the largest incision is determined

What is gastroscopy? Gastroscopy is an examination of the upper gastrointestinal tract (oesophagus, stomach, duodenum) with a special long flexible camera. The camera is inserted

What is a polyp? A polyp is an outgrowth from the lining of the bowel. There are several types and some can be quite large.