Advanced Surgical Treatments

Comprehensive laparoscopic and laser procedures, from piles to hernia, varicose veins and gallbladder, performed with precision and care at Varalakshmi Hospital, Bangalore.

Laparoscopic Surgeries

๐Ÿ”ฌ Keyhole ยท Minimal Scarring
Gallbladder Stone Surgery
Laparoscopic

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the gold-standard removal of the gallbladder for stones causing pain, nausea, vomiting or jaundice.

  • 3โ€“4 tiny incisions under 1 cm each
  • Completed in 45โ€“60 minutes
  • Home the next morning
  • Full diet resumable in 1โ€“2 weeks
  • Near-zero visible scarring

๐Ÿ’ก Did you know?

You can live completely normally without a gallbladder. The liver continues producing bile; most patients eat normally within weeks.

Appendicectomy
Laparoscopic

Laparoscopic appendix removal, a safe keyhole approach for emergency (acute) and elective (interval) appendicitis cases.

  • Hospital stay: 24โ€“48 hours
  • Return to normal activity: 5โ€“7 days
  • Emergency & elective cases accepted
  • Faster recovery vs open surgery
  • Minimal post-op discomfort

โš ๏ธ Symptoms to watch:

Sudden pain around the navel moving to the lower right, fever, nausea. Seek emergency care immediately.

Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic

Laparoscopic mesh reinforcement for all types of hernia: inguinal, umbilical, and incisional. Lowest recurrence rates.

  • TEP / TAPP technique for inguinal hernia
  • Umbilical & incisional hernia repair
  • Small incisions, less pain
  • Faster discharge than open repair
  • Lower long-term recurrence

Types: Inguinal ยท Umbilical ยท Incisional ยท Femoral

Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Laparoscopic

Minimally invasive uterus removal for fibroids, abnormal bleeding, prolapse, or cancer, far gentler than traditional open surgery.

  • 3โ€“4 small incisions; no large cut
  • Hospital stay: 1โ€“2 days
  • Return to normal in 1โ€“2 weeks
  • Minimal blood loss
  • TLH & LAVH techniques available

vs Open surgery: Recovery in 2 weeks instead of 4โ€“6 weeks.

Ovarian Cystectomy
Laparoscopic

Laparoscopic removal of ovarian cysts, preserving the ovary and fertility.

  • Day-care procedure in most cases
  • Back to normal in 5โ€“7 days
  • Fertility-preserving technique
  • For large, persistent, or painful cysts
Tubectomy & Ectopic Pregnancy
Laparoscopic

Safe, permanent laparoscopic contraception (tubectomy) and emergency management of ectopic pregnancy.

  • Tubectomy: day-care procedure
  • Ectopic pregnancy: urgent laparoscopic management
  • Fertility-preserving wherever possible
  • Minimal discomfort & scarring

Laser Surgeries

โšก No Cuts ยท No Stitches ยท Same Day
Laser Piles Treatment
Laser

Advanced laser technology for all grades of piles (haemorrhoids): painless, stitch-free, same-day discharge.

  • Laser Hemorrhoidectomy: no cuts, no stitches
  • DGHAL-RAR: Doppler-guided, bloodless
  • Stapler surgery for Grade IIIโ€“IV piles
  • Back to desk work in 2โ€“3 days
  • Very low recurrence rate

All 4 grades treated: Grade I (medication) ยท Grade IIโ€“III (laser) ยท Grade IV (stapler/laser)

Laser Fissure Treatment
Laser

Precise laser treatment for acute and chronic anal fissures: quick, effective, and far less painful than traditional approaches.

  • Non-surgical first: dietary & topical
  • Laser Sphincterotomy for chronic fissures
  • Quick procedure, fast healing
  • Very high success rate

"I was going to big hospitals for 8 months. Dr. Prashanth prescribed medicines. I am now living a very happy life." โ€” Rahul Vats

Laser Fistula Surgery
Laser

Advanced sphincter-preserving fistula treatment using the latest laser & video-assisted techniques.

  • FILAC (Laser): seals fistula from inside
  • VAAFT: video-assisted for complex fistulas
  • LIFT Procedure: sphincter-preserving
  • Fistulotomy for simple low fistulas
  • Kshara Sutra for appropriate cases
Varicose Vein Laser Treatment
Laser

Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA): walk in, walk out treatment for varicose veins. Specially trained under Dr. Rajah V. Koppala, Avis Hospitals.

  • EVLA: laser energy collapses vein permanently
  • Sclerotherapy for spider veins
  • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
  • Done under local anaesthesia
  • Resume normal activity in 1โ€“2 days

Warning: Untreated varicose veins can progress to painful leg ulcers. Early treatment is always better.

Pilonidal Sinus Laser Surgery
Laser

SiLaC laser closure for pilonidal sinus: tiny entry point, no large wound, days not weeks to full recovery.

  • SiLaC technique: laser seals sinus tract
  • No large open wound
  • Recovery in days, not weeks
  • Sit normally very quickly post-op
  • Low recurrence rate

Traditional surgery leaves large wounds requiring weeks of dressing changes. Laser avoids all that.

The Minimally Invasive Difference

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Tiny Incisions
3โ€“4 cuts under 1 cm vs. large open incisions
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Faster Recovery
Back to work in days, not months
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Less Pain
Significantly less post-operative pain & discomfort
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Same-Day Discharge
Many procedures allow discharge the same day

Not Sure Which Treatment You Need?

Book a consultation with Dr. Prashanth J V. He will diagnose your condition accurately and recommend the least invasive, most effective treatment.

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