Frequently asked questions about laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery — answered by a Dubai surgeon. For a foundational overview, first read our complete patient guide to laparoscopic surgery. To review the procedures offered and book a consultation, visit the laparoscopic surgery service page.
Before surgery
Pre-op tests, fasting and medication review.
On the day
Arrival, marking, anaesthesia and surgery typically takes 1–2 hours.
After surgery
Same-day or next-day discharge, light activity for a week, gradual return to full activity.
Risks
Bleeding, infection, organ injury, port-site hernia — all uncommon.
Long-term
Excellent outcomes with minimal scarring.
Frequently Asked Questions
Small port scars — usually fade within months.
Desk work in 7 days, manual work 2–4 weeks.
Yes — modern laparoscopy has an excellent safety record.
Usually dissolvable sutures only.
Yes for medically indicated procedures.
'Minimally invasive surgery' and 'keyhole surgery' both refer to laparoscopic (or robotic) techniques using small ports and a camera. 'Microscopic surgery' is a different specialty using an operating microscope, mostly for micro-vascular and neuro work — that is not what is performed here.
Yes — diagnostic laparoscopy is used to investigate unexplained abdominal pain, adhesions or suspected endometriosis-related pelvic disease. Findings guide whether concurrent laparoscopic adhesiolysis or other procedures are performed in the same sitting.
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