Upper GI

Hiatus Hernia Repair

INCISION: Primary port put in by open Hasson technique using blunt Hasson port.Secondary ports put in with direct visualisation.Five ports were used: one 12mm port in the umbilicus, and four 5mm ports in the left upper quadrant, right upper quadrant, left mid-clavicular line and right mid-clavicular line.FINDINGS:PROCEDURE:The stomach was mobilized and the esophagus was identified.The […]

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Nissen Fundoplication

INCISION: Primary port put in by open Hasson technique using blunt Hasson port.Secondary ports put in with direct visualisation.Five ports were used: one 12mm port in the umbilicus, and four 5mm ports in the left upper quadrant, right upper quadrant, left mid-clavicular line and right mid-clavicular line.FINDINGS:PROCEDURE:The stomach was mobilized and the esophagus was identified.The

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Cholecystectomy (Laparoscopic)

INCISION: SupraUmbilical Open Hasson 10 mm port. 10 mm epigastric, 5mm right Sub costal and 5mm right lumbar under direct vision.FINDINGS:Elongated Gall BladderPROCEDURE:Correct identification of anatomical structures.Cystic duct and artery identified and dissected. Critical view achieved. Hem-O-loks applied.Cholecystectomy performed in standard fashion.Hemostasis and biliostasis ascertained in surgical bed.Washout with Normal Saline. Suction irrigation.No. 20 F

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