Minimally invasive surgery by Dr. Kamalakkhannan
Hernia, gallbladder stones and appendicitis are among the most common reasons people need abdominal surgery — and all three can now be treated through a few small incisions rather than one large one.
With over 15 years of surgical experience, Dr. Kamalakkhannan specialises in laparoscopic and minimally invasive procedures that help patients recover faster and return to normal life sooner.
Laparoscopic surgery — often called keyhole surgery — is performed through a few incisions usually less than a centimetre wide. A thin camera called a laparoscope is passed through one of them, sending a magnified view to a monitor, and the surgery is carried out with fine instruments through the others. Compared with open surgery, it typically involves smaller incisions, reduced pain, shorter hospital stays and faster recovery.
How It Works
Traditional open surgery needs an incision large enough for the surgeon's hands and direct line of sight. That single cut is usually the reason recovery takes weeks — not the operation itself.
Laparoscopy replaces the large opening with several small ones. The camera provides a magnified, well-lit view of structures that would be harder to see directly, and the instruments work through ports rather than an open wound.
The result is less tissue trauma, less pain afterwards, a lower risk of wound infection and a much smaller scar. For many patients it is the difference between a fortnight off work and a few days.
What We Treat
Each of these can present with abdominal pain, and each is routinely treated laparoscopically here.
An internal organ or tissue pushes through a weak area in the abdominal wall. Hernias do not heal on their own and often grow larger over time.
Typical signs
Hardened deposits that form inside the gallbladder. They may stay silent for years, then cause painful attacks and complications.
Typical signs
Inflammation or infection of the appendix. This is a medical emergency — an inflamed appendix can rupture if not treated promptly.
Typical signs
Benefits
The advantages that apply across hernia, gallbladder and appendix procedures.
When to Get Checked
Abdominal symptoms are easy to attribute to something you ate. These are the ones worth having examined.
Sudden, severe abdominal pain needs urgent attention — not an appointment next week. Pain that starts near the navel and shifts to the lower right, a hernia bulge that turns hard and painful, or fever with abdominal pain all warrant immediate medical care.
What to Expect
A discussion of your symptoms and an examination to establish what is causing them.
Scans or blood tests where needed to confirm the diagnosis and plan the operation.
Surgery performed laparoscopically wherever suitable, under general anaesthesia.
Many patients are discharged within 24 hours, with follow-up to confirm healing.
Your Surgeon
Dr. Kamalakkhannan is a consultant general and laparoscopic surgeon with over 15 years of experience in minimally invasive abdominal surgery.
His approach focuses on accurate diagnosis, clear explanation of the options, and recommending surgery only when it is genuinely needed.
Frequently Asked
Laparoscopic surgery typically involves smaller incisions, reduced pain, shorter hospital stays and faster recovery compared with traditional open surgery.
Many patients are discharged within 24 hours after laparoscopic surgery, depending on their condition and recovery. Your surgeon will advise based on your case.
Not always. Suitability depends on the condition, its severity, previous abdominal surgery and overall health. In some situations open surgery remains the safer choice, and this is discussed before any procedure.
The procedure itself is performed under general anaesthesia, so nothing is felt during it. Afterwards, most patients experience noticeably less pain than with open surgery.
This varies with the procedure performed and the nature of your work. Many patients resume routine activities within days, though heavy lifting is usually restricted for longer.
Eligible surgical procedures may be covered under health insurance policies. Our team assists with documentation and guidance on claims.
If you have a hernia bulge, recurring abdominal pain or have been advised surgery, an expert evaluation will tell you what is causing it and what your options are. Consult Dr. Kamalakkhannan at Lapser Multi Speciality Clinic, Chennai.
The information on this page is for general awareness and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Suitability for laparoscopic surgery, recovery times and outcomes vary from person to person and are determined only after clinical assessment. Sudden or severe abdominal pain requires urgent medical attention. Always consult a qualified doctor about your condition.
