Minimal Access/Laparoscopic Surgery is a surgical technique which involves small (keyhole) incisions instead of large cuts. The surgeon introduces a telescope with video camera through this incision into the body cavity and operates by viewing the surgery on a TV monitor.

This approach helps in early recovery of patients as they are usually walking around in a few hours after the surgery and can resume their daily activities in no time. Laparoscopic surgery causes minimal pain and has excellent cosmetic results. The Department of Minimal Access Surgery offers a full spectrum of specialised surgeries – general and minimal access, bariatric surgery and gastrointestinal surgery.