UofL Department of Surgery's Dr. Farid Kehdy, Assistant Professor, Division of General Surgery, was the first in the region to perform Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgery to remove a patient's gallbladder. He also was the first to perform Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgery to remove a patient's spleen. What this means is that he is able to perform laparoscopic surgical procedures through a single skin incision located within the patient's belly button.

The major benefit to the patient is decreased scars. It is a single incision, buried in the belly button so it is cosmetically better. Patients also may have decreased pain since there are a lesser number of incisions. Since there is lesser pain, they can return to normal activity sooner.

Dr. Kehdy's work with SILS exemplifies the Department of Surgery's commitment to providing patients with the latest treatment options available. Dr. Kehdy is part of a team of dedicated minimally invasive surgery experts. All of the Department's general surgeons and several in other specialties perform select procedures laparoscopically.