Geoffrey Draper

A weight loss surgery procedure performed laparoscopically. Mr Draper has performed over 1200 Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Bands.

A weight loss surgery procedure performed laparoscopically. Mr Draper has performed over 3000 Sleeve Gastrectomies.

A cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gallbladder, most commonly performed laparoscopically (keyhole surgery) to remove problematic gallstones.

A hernia in the groin, also known as an inguinal or femoral hernia, occurs when part of the intestines, fat or the bladder push through a weak spot in the lower abdominal wall and into the groin area. This is usually repaired at our clinic laparoscopically.

An inguinal hernia is when some fat or part of an internal organ, usually the intestines or bladder, pushes through a weak spot in the lower abdominal wall into the groin area, often appearing as a lump or bulge under the skin. It can sometimes extend into the scrotum. This is the most common type of groin hernia and is usually repaired at our clinic laparoscopically.

A femoral hernia occurs when abdominal tissue pushes through a weak spot in the pelvic wall into the femoral canal in the upper thigh or groin, more commonly in older women.

A ventral hernia occurs when tissue, such as fat or part of the intestine, pushes through a weakness or gap in the abdominal wall, often forming a visible bulge. This is a collective term for any of the above hernias in the front of the abdomen. They are usually repaired at our clinic laparoscopically.

An epigastric hernia is a condition where fatty tissue or part of the intestine pushes through a weakness in the abdominal wall, forming a bulge in the midline of the abdomen between the belly button and the sternum (breastbone). This is usually repaired at our clinic laparoscopically.

An umbilical hernia is a bulge or swelling that appears near the belly button (umbilicus) due to a weakness in the abdominal wall. This is usually repaired at our clinic laparoscopically.

A Spigelian hernia is a rare ventral hernia where abdominal contents protrude through a weak point in the Spigelian fascia, which is a layer of the abdominal wall located along the rectus abdominis muscle at the semilunar line. This is usually repaired at our clinic laparoscopically.

A very rare hernia that occurs when pelvic tissue pushes through a weak spot in the obturator fascia in the pelvis. This is usually repaired at our clinic laparoscopically.

An incisional hernia is a type of ventral hernia that occurs at the site of previous abdominal surgery. It happens when abdominal tissue pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall created by the previous surgery, and so is generally near a surgical scar. Three are sometimes numerous hernias clustered together. This is usually repaired at our clinic laparoscopically.

A hiatus hernia is common problem where the hole in the diaphragm for the oesophagus has become enlarged and the stomach pushes through this into the chest. It can be repaired laparoscopically either by suture or by placing mesh. Often repaired along with a fundoplication to prevent acid reflux.

Fundoplication is a surgical procedure to correct chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD or GERD) by wrapping the upper part of the stomach (fundus) around the lower oesophagus, strengthening the sphincter to prevent acid reflux, usually performed laparoscopically.

An appendicectomy, also known as appendectomy in the USA, is a surgical procedure to remove the appendix. It is most commonly performed to treat appendicitis, which is an infection or inflammation of the appendix and is performed laparoscopically in most cases.

A diagnostic laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows doctors to visually examine the abdominal and pelvic organs for diagnosis and sometimes treatment.