Recovery depends on the type of procedure. Most laparoscopic surgeries such as cholecystectomy or appendicectomy allow discharge within 24–48 hours, with return to normal activity in 1–2 weeks. More complex resections for cancer or pancreatic conditions require a longer hospital stay of 7–14 days, followed by 4–6 weeks of recuperation at home.

Laparoscopic surgery is preferred whenever it is technically feasible and safe. However, factors such as locally advanced cancer, obesity, previous abdominal surgery with dense adhesions, or intraoperative complications may necessitate conversion to an open approach. Your surgeon will discuss the most suitable technique during your preoperative consultation.

The Whipple procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy) is a complex operation that removes the head of the pancreas, the first part of the small intestine (duodenum), the gallbladder, and part of the bile duct. It is the standard surgical treatment for cancer of the pancreatic head, periampullary cancer, and certain benign pancreatic conditions.

Symptomatic gallstones or cholecystitis typically require surgical removal of the gallbladder (cholecystectomy), as medical management provides only temporary relief and carries a risk of serious complications. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy at Apollo Adlux is a safe, day-care or short-stay procedure with an excellent safety profile.

All major GI surgeries carry risks including bleeding, infection, anastomotic leak, and thromboembolic complications. At Apollo Adlux, our surgical team follows strict enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols, prehabilitation programmes, and multidisciplinary risk optimisation to reduce these risks to the minimum.

Not all colorectal surgeries require a permanent stoma. Many rectal and colonic resections can be performed with primary anastomosis (reconnection), preserving bowel continuity. Occasionally, a temporary loop ileostomy or colostomy is created to protect a low anastomosis and reversed after healing. Your surgeon will discuss the probability of a stoma at your preoperative appointment.

Nutritional support is an essential component of recovery. Our team includes clinical dietitians who design individualised nutrition plans — starting with early enteral feeding within 24 hours of surgery where possible. For complex pancreatic or oesophageal surgeries, temporary nasojejunal