It is now possible to remove the gallbladder with minimal discomfort, as the clinic "Oxford Medical" is the first in Kyiv to introduce an innovative surgical treatment method — microlaparoscopy. Surgeons at our clinic now successfully remove the gallbladder through significantly smaller incisions than in classical laparoscopy. Thanks to this, postoperative scars are almost invisible, and patient rehabilitation is several times faster.

Alternative cholecystectomy at "Oxford Medical"

At the "Oxford Medical" clinic, the cholecystectomy operation is performed both urgently, in cases of acute cholecystitis, and electively, when people have been suffering from the disease for a long time.

Today, "Oxford Medical" offers a modern alternative to laparoscopic cholecystectomy — minilaparoscopy.

What is minilaparoscopic cholecystectomy and how is it performed?

Minilaparoscopic cholecystectomy is a minimally invasive operation that involves removing the gallbladder through tiny punctures.

In classical laparoscopic cholecystectomy, 4 ports are used and inserted into the abdominal cavity: two 10 mm in diameter (punctures are made under the navel and in the epigastric area) and two 5 mm in diameter (placed in the right hypochondrium).

Microcholecystectomy is also performed using four ports, but of smaller size. One port with a diameter of 10 mm is placed under the navel for inserting the video camera and removing the gallbladder from the abdomen. The other three have a diameter of 3 mm, which makes these incisions unnecessary to suture and invisible in the postoperative period.

The surgery is performed under general anesthesia and lasts about 40 minutes.

Why minilaparoscopy: advantages of the method

This surgical method is characterized by its high precision and minimal impact on the patient’s body. Unlike classical surgery, microlaparoscopy ensures the preservation of the aesthetic appearance of the anterior abdominal wall, which is especially important for young patients.

Advantages of microcholecystectomy at "Oxford Medical":

  • Tiny incisions that minimize abdominal wall damage during surgery.

  • Minimal pain and discomfort after surgery.

  • Preservation of skin aesthetics, as scars after surgery are invisible.

  • Fast rehabilitation of patients, with discharge home already within one to two days after surgery.

  • Quick return to the usual rhythm of life.

Indications for surgery

The surgery is performed for uncomplicated forms of gallstone disease, cholesterolosis and calcinosis of the gallbladder wall, polyposis.

Rehabilitation after surgery

After such an operation, patients stay in the comfortable inpatient facility of "Oxford Medical" under the supervision of medical staff for 1–2 days, after which most patients are discharged.

Here are some recommendations for the fastest recovery:

  • The first 4–6 hours after the operation it is forbidden to get up.

  • After that, with the doctor’s permission, you can carefully sit up in bed and later stand up.

  • On the first day after the operation, you can drink a little pure still water.

  • On the second day after the operation, the first meal is allowed.

  • After microcholecystectomy, it is important to follow the doctor’s recommendations regarding a specific diet and proper nutrition in the future.

After six months, provided there are no concomitant diseases, patients completely return to their usual lifestyle, without special dietary restrictions.

Where to have minilaparoscopy in Kyiv?

In Kyiv, minilaparoscopic cholecystectomy can be performed at the modern medical center "Oxford Medical" at Berezniakivska, 30B. The operations are carried out with expert equipment by experienced surgeons and anesthesiologists, and patient rehabilitation takes place in comfortable conditions in a modern inpatient facility under the supervision of a team of qualified medical staff.

You can book a consultation with a surgeon at "Oxford Medical" by phone: 044 204 40 40.