Anatomical variation when performing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) is one of the most common operations performed worldwide. Because it is routine, there is a tendency to view it as “simple.” However, as an HPB surgeon, I often remind my trainees and my patients of a crucial fact: while the procedure is standardized, the anatomy is not. Every human body […]
Understanding Pain and Numbness After Inguinal Hernia Repair: What to Expect
As a surgeon who performs a high volume of both laparoscopic (keyhole) and open inguinal hernia repairs, the most common question I hear isn’t about the mesh or the stitches—it is about how the recovery feels. While hernia repair is one of the most common and successful surgeries performed worldwide, the groin is a complex […]