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Minimally invasive surgery

I perform minimally invasive and laparoscopic procedures such as gallbladder surgery, hernia repair, treatment of hemorrhoidal disease and removal of cysts/lipomas, among others.

Dr. Meritxell Ruiz Celorio with her team in the operating room
Surgery
1–2 hours
Back to work
1 week
Exercise
4–6 weeks

01

Gallbladder

What is the surgery like?

It is a minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery to remove the gallbladder. I use the safest surgical technique for the patient by achieving the Critical View of Safety.

How long does it take?

The surgery takes 1–2 hours on average and can be an outpatient or short-stay procedure.

When can I go back to my activities?

My patients go back to work 1 week after surgery, and return to exercise 4–6 weeks after surgery (depending on how intense the exercise is).

Experience in gallbladder surgery

Speaker on this topic at the following conferences:

  • Congreso Internacional de Cirugía del Tec de Monterrey 2026
  • American College of Surgeons — ACS Clinical Congress 2022
  • XLV Congreso Internacional de Cirugía General AMCG 2021
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Dr. Meritxell Ruiz Celorio operating
Surgery
1–2 hours
Back to work
1 week
Exercise
4–6 weeks

02

Hernia

What is the surgery like?

It can be done laparoscopically or through a single incision. We carry out a thorough evaluation to decide the type of procedure and mesh placement.

How long does it take?

The surgery takes 1–2 hours on average and can be an outpatient or short-stay procedure.

When can I go back to my activities?

My patients go back to work 1 week after surgery, and return to exercise 4–6 weeks after surgery (depending on how intense the exercise is).

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Dr. Meritxell Ruiz Celorio in a consultation with a patient
Surgery
1 hour
Back to work
Next day
Exercise
2–4 weeks

03

Hemorrhoidal disease

Hemorrhoids

Did you know that most cases of hemorrhoids do not need surgery? I always do a thorough evaluation and medical treatment, with changes in nutrition, lifestyle and supporting medication to resolve the disease.

What is the surgery like?

It is done under a regional anesthetic block, removing the hemorrhoidal tissue that causes the pain/bleeding.

How long does it take?

The surgery takes 1 hour on average and can be an outpatient or short-stay procedure.

When can I go back to my activities?

My patients go back to work the day after surgery, and return to exercise 2–4 weeks after surgery (depending on how intense the exercise is).

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Dr. Meritxell Ruiz Celorio wearing a face mask in her office
Surgery
1 hour
Back to work
Same or next day

04

Cysts and lipomas

Evaluation and removal in the same visit

What is the surgery like?

It is done under local anesthesia, removing the lipoma or cyst completely, including its capsule.

How long does it take?

The surgery takes 1 hour on average and can be done on the same day as your consultation.

When can I go back to my activities?

My patients go back to work the same day or the day after the procedure, depending on the location and size of the lipoma or cyst.

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Surgery with a focus on women

I created this space after seeing patients who, like you, are looking for a safe place to have their surgery.

  • Do you need to get back to work and/or to caring for your children or family soon?
  • Do you have an aesthetic or functional preference?
  • Would you like direct communication with your surgeon to answer your questions?

I offer you a place that respects your integrity and privacy, making sure you get complete information so you can make the best decision, calm throughout the process and flexibility to get back to your activities.

As women, we often have conditions that can be solved with surgery:

  • Cholecystitis, cholelithiasis Inflammation of the gallbladder or gallstones
  • Hemorrhoidal disease Hemorrhoids
  • Umbilical hernia, incisional hernia Hernia at the belly button, or a hernia after surgery or at the site of a scar
  • Lipomas, cysts Lumps or bumps
  • Enlarged lymph nodes Or a growth not yet diagnosed

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I see patients at ONCARE Vasconcelos (San Pedro Garza García) and at CAIH Hospitaria (Escobedo).

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