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Dr Donaldson and Dr Ng specialise in the treatment of various types of hernias including umbilical, groin and abdominal wall hernias.
Various operative options are available including laparoscopic and open approaches. Hernia operations are usually performed with the use of a mesh in order to reinforce the repair. These options will be discussed in detail during your consultation so that the best approach can be chosen for your personal circumstance.
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Gallstones may form in the gallbladder and may cause pain, bloating, nausea and vomiting. Sometimes stones may travel into the bile duct and cause a blockage. If this occurs, the person may turn yellow (jaundiced) and need urgent treatment.
One in 5 people develop gallstones, although not everyone will have problems. However, those people who do have problems may go on to develop complications if it is not treated. Complications include inflammation of the gall bladder, inflammation of the pancreas and blockage of the bile duct causing jaundice and infection.
A laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gallbladder using key hole surgery. It is safe and effective for most patients who have symptoms from gallstones. An X-ray of the bile ducts is also performed during the operation to ensure that there are no retained stones.
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