3D Laparoscopy in Gynaecological Surgery
How 3D laparoscopy improves depth perception and precision in keyhole gynaecological surgery, and what it means for patients.
Read the guideLaparoscopic surgery
Advanced keyhole surgery, gentler recovery.
Dr Chaminda Mathota performs advanced laparoscopic (keyhole) gynaecological surgery — hysterectomy, fibroid and cyst removal, and endometriosis surgery — through cuts as small as 1 cm.
The technique
What is laparoscopy?
Laparoscopic surgery is performed through a few tiny cuts using a camera and fine instruments, rather than one large incision. Dr Mathota holds a Fellowship in Laparoscopy and a Diploma in Advanced Gynaecological Endoscopy (Germany).
Conditions we treat
Hysterectomy — removing the womb through keyhole cuts
When a hysterectomy is needed, a total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) avoids a large abdominal incision.
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: Types, Recovery and What to Expect
The different types of keyhole hysterectomy explained, what the operation involves, how long you'll stay, recovery, risks and the alternatives to…
Read the guideTotal Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (TLH): What to Expect
Keyhole womb removal: who it helps, what the operation involves, how long you stay in hospital, recovery, risks and the alternatives worth discussing.
Read the guideFibroids
Fibroids can often be removed while keeping your womb — important if you may want children in future.
Uterine Fibroids: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment Options
What fibroids are, how common they really are, the symptoms they cause, how they are diagnosed, and the treatment options from tablets to surgery.
Read the guideLaparoscopic Myomectomy: Removing Fibroids, Keeping Your Womb
Keyhole fibroid removal that preserves your womb — how it is done, how we assess you beforehand, how morcellation is kept safe, and what recovery is…
Read the guideOvarian cysts
Many cysts only need watching; those that need surgery can usually be removed laparoscopically.
Ovarian Cysts: What They Are and When They Need Watching
Most ovarian cysts are harmless and settle on their own. When a scan needs repeating, the 4 cm threshold we use, and the symptoms that need urgent…
Read the guideOvarian Cancer: Spotting the “Silent Killer” Early — and Finding the Right Treatment
Ovarian cancer can be hard to spot early. Learn the key symptoms to watch for, who is at higher risk, how it is diagnosed, and treatment options.
Read the guideEndometriosis
Laparoscopy is both the definitive way to diagnose endometriosis and the way it is surgically treated.
Endometriosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
What endometriosis is, why a normal scan does not rule it out, when laparoscopy is needed, and which treatments help with pain and heavy periods.
Read the guideEndometriosis and Fertility: Trying to Conceive
How endometriosis affects conception, why hormonal treatment does not help fertility, and how surgery and IVF are weighed against ovarian reserve.
Read the guideFertility checks
A laparoscopy and dye test checks whether your fallopian tubes are open — often combined with treatment in the same procedure.
Laparoscopy and Dye Test: Checking Your Fallopian Tubes
How the laparoscopy and dye test checks whether your tubes are open, when we offer it, how it compares with HSG, and what the day involves.
Read the guideCommon questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is recovery after laparoscopic surgery?
Most women go home within one to two days and return to normal activities in one to two weeks, depending on the procedure. Open surgery typically needs four to six weeks.
Will I have visible scars?
Keyhole surgery uses a few cuts of roughly 0.5–1 cm, which usually fade to barely visible marks.
Is laparoscopic surgery safe?
In experienced hands it is at least as safe as open surgery for suitable patients, with less blood loss and fewer wound problems. Your surgeon will discuss whether it is right for your situation.
Can fibroids be removed without removing the womb?
Often, yes. Laparoscopic myomectomy removes fibroids while preserving the uterus, which matters if you may wish to become pregnant.
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Medical notice: Information on this page is general and does not replace individual medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you are seriously unwell or experiencing an emergency, seek immediate assistance from the nearest hospital emergency department.