Gastrointestinal laparoscopy
Laparoscopy for gastrointestinal (GI) investigations
A procedure to investigate any problems you're having with your oesophagus, stomach, biliary system, pancreas or bowel.
About having a laparoscopy (gastrointestinal)
This investigation involves using a laparoscope (tiny camera on a flexible tube) to view the body internally.
Need to know
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What happens during a gastrointestinal laparoscopy? icon plus
This minimally invasive form of keyhole surgery involves passing a tiny camera through very small incisions in your abdomen. This procedure is usually carried out under general anaesthetic. Your consultant will make several small cuts into your abdomen and insert surgical instruments, along with a laparoscope — a small tube with a light source and a camera on the end. The images from the laparoscope are shown on a screen that your consultant looks at while they carry out your procedure. Once they've finished, your consultant will close the area with stitches. -
How to prepare icon plus
If you're having general anaesthetic, your consult will tell you how long you should avoid eating and drinking for. You might be able to go home the same day as your surgery. If you do, you should arrange for someone to drive you home. Like all procedures, there may be some risks and side effects involved. Your consultant will explain these to you. -
After your laparoscopy icon plus
You might feel a bit groggy after your anaesthetic. You might also feel some discomfort in your abdomen. This should pass fairly quickly. If you feel any pain or ongoing discomfort you should tell your consultant.
You should be able to go home on the same day as your procedure. And because of the minimally invasive nature of the treatment, you should have no or very little visible scarring once you're healed. Your consultant will let you know the results of your laparoscopy within 48 hours.
Our gastrointestinal consultants
Our locations in London
From complex surgery to diagnostic tests and procedures, we provide exceptional gastrointestinal care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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The Portland Hospital
205 - 209 Great Portland Street
London W1W 5AH
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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London Digestive Centre
41 Welbeck Street
London
W1G 8DU
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London Digestive Health
2nd Floor
41 Welbeck Street
London W1G 8DU
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London Digestive Surgery
41 Welbeck Street
London
W1G 8DU
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The Wellington Digestive Health Centre
21 Wellington Road
St Johns Wood
London NW8 9SQ
Private gastrointestinal laparoscopy in Birmingham
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The Harborne Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham B15 2FQ
Private gastrointestinal laparoscopy in Manchester
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HCA UK at The Wilmslow Hospital
52-54 Alderley Road
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 1NY
Book an appointment
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020 7079 4344