Will my hernia surgery be done laparoscopically?

Most hernias are repaired laparoscopically with smaller cuts and faster recovery. Open repair is offered for very large or recurrent hernias.

Can I go home the same day?

Day-case discharge is offered for many laparoscopic procedures, including cholecystectomy and hernia repair, when medically safe.

How long does recovery from gallbladder surgery take?

Most patients are back to office work within a week and full activity at 2–3 weeks after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Do I need a colonoscopy before colon surgery?

Yes. A pre-operative colonoscopy and CT staging is standard before any colorectal cancer resection.

Will my case be reviewed by a multidisciplinary team?

Yes. All cancer and HPB cases are reviewed in our weekly surgical MDT before treatment is recommended.

Are second opinions welcome?

Always. We support shared decision-making and can arrange virtual review with our King’s College London partners for complex cases.

05 · Surgery & Bariatric Center

General Surgery

The surgical backbone of the hospital.

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Overview.

Our general surgery team is the surgical backbone of the hospital, covering hepatopancreatobiliary, colorectal, upper GI, endocrine and trauma surgery. Minimally invasive (laparoscopic) technique is the default wherever evidence supports it, with day-case discharge offered for many procedures. Complex cancer and HPB cases are reviewed in a weekly surgical MDT alongside oncology, radiology and pathology.

Services

Procedures & services

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Open & laparoscopic hernia repair
Appendectomy
Colorectal resection
Thyroidectomy & parathyroidectomy
Breast lumpectomy
Haemorrhoidectomy
Pilonidal sinus excision
Endoscopic GI procedures
Trauma laparotomy
Skin & soft-tissue surgery
HPB resection (Whipple, liver)

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HPB Surgery

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Colorectal Surgery

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Upper GI Surgery

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Endocrine Surgery

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Hernia Surgery

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Surgical Oncology

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Trauma Surgery

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Frequently asked

Questions before you book.

Most hernias are repaired laparoscopically with smaller cuts and faster recovery. Open repair is offered for very large or recurrent hernias.
Day-case discharge is offered for many laparoscopic procedures, including cholecystectomy and hernia repair, when medically safe.
Most patients are back to office work within a week and full activity at 2–3 weeks after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Yes. A pre-operative colonoscopy and CT staging is standard before any colorectal cancer resection.
Yes. All cancer and HPB cases are reviewed in our weekly surgical MDT before treatment is recommended.
Always. We support shared decision-making and can arrange virtual review with our King’s College London partners for complex cases.