Minimally Invasive Surgery

Diagnostic laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows doctors to closely examine the abdominal and pelvis organs. It is often done when other tests do not provide clear answers or when more detailed information is needed to identify the cause of symptoms, evaluate the extend of a disease, or guide treatment planning.

Hysteroscopy is a procedure that allows a doctor to look inside the uterus using a thin, lighted tube called a hysteroscope. This tube is gently inserted through the cervix (the opening to the uterus) so the doctor can see the inside of the uterine cavity on a screen. Hysteroscopy can be used to find the cause of problems such as heavy or irregular bleeding, infertility, or repeated miscarriages. It can also be used to treat certain issues, like removing small growths (polyps or fibroids) or scar tissue, without the need for large cuts or major surgery.

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a minimally invasive surgery to remove the gallbladder, a small organ under the liver that stores bile for digestion. It’s usually done when gallstones or other problems cause pain, nausea, or digestive issues. The surgeon makes a few small cuts in the abdomen and uses a laparoscope—a thin tube with a camera and light—to see inside and guide the removal. Because the cuts are small, recovery is faster, pain is less, and scars are minimal compared to traditional surgery. Most patients can go home the same day and return to normal activities within a week or two.

Laparoscopic herniorrhaphy is a minimally invasive surgery used to repair a hernia. This happens when an organ or tissue pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall. Instead of making one large cut, the surgeon makes a few small incisions and inserts a laparoscope, a thin tube with a camera and light, to clearly see the hernia on a screen. Special instruments are then used to strengthen and repair the weak area, often with the help of a surgical mesh. Because the cuts are small, patients usually have less pain, recover faster, and return to normal activities sooner compared to traditional open surgery.

Laparoscopic myomectomy is a minimally invasive surgery to remove uterine fibroids—non-cancerous growths that can cause heavy bleeding, pain, or fertility issues.

The surgeon makes small incisions in the abdomen and uses a laparoscope, a thin tube with a camera, to see and remove the fibroids while preserving the uterus. This approach offers smaller scars, less pain, and faster recovery than traditional surgery, with most patients returning to normal activities within a couple of weeks.

Minimally invasive urology refers to surgical techniques that use small incisions, or sometimes none at all, to treat problems in the urinary tract and male reproductive system. One common method is laparoscopy where a thin tube with a camera is used to see and treat the affected area. Compared to traditional open surgery, these techniques usually mean less pain, smaller scars and quicker return to normal activities, helping patients recover more comfortably.

• Kidney Stone
• Vasectomy
• Varicocelectomy

Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is a minimally invasive procedure used to diagnose and treat problems inside the chest, especially those affecting the lungs and nearby tissues. Instead of making a large incision, the surgeon makes a few small cuts and inserts a thoracoscope, a thin tube with a camera, so the inside of the chest can be viewed on a monitor. This approach allows the surgeon to work with precision while causing less pain and trauma to the body, leading to smaller scars, a quicker recovery, and less discomfort compared to traditional open chest surgery.

Colonoscopy is a procedure that lets doctors look inside the large intestine, which includes the colon, rectum, and anus, and sometimes the very end of the small intestine. During the test, a long, flexible tube called a colonoscope, which is equipped with a tiny camera, is gently inserted through the anus. This allows the doctor to clearly see the lining of the intestine on a monitor, check for any problems like polyps, inflammation, or bleeding, and even perform treatments if needed during the same procedure.

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a procedure used to diagnose and treat problems in the bile and pancreatic ducts. Using a flexible tube with a camera, the doctor passes the scope through the mouth, down to the stomach, and into the small intestine. A thin tube is then guided into the ducts, and contrast dye is injected so they can be seen on X-rays. ERCP can remove gallstones, open blockages, place stents, or check for issues like narrowing, inflammation, or tumors—all in a single
procedure.

Laparoscopic appendectomy is a minimally invasive surgery to remove the appendix, usually when it becomes inflamed or infected—a condition called appendicitis. Instead of making one large cut, the surgeon makes a few small incisions in the abdomen and uses a tiny camera to see inside and guide the surgery. This method often causes less pain, leaves smaller scars, and allows for a quicker recovery compared to traditional open surgery. Most patients can go home within a day and return to normal activities in about a week.

Laparoscopic colectomy is a minimally invasive surgery used to remove part or all of the colon, also called the large intestine. Instead of one large cut, the surgeon makes several small openings in the abdomen and inserts a laparoscope, a thin tube with a camera, along with special instruments. The camera sends clear images to a screen, allowing the surgeon to see inside and carefully remove the diseased part of the colon. This approach usually results in smaller scars, less pain, and a quicker recovery compared to traditional open surgery.

Laparoscopic hysterectomy is a minimally invasive surgery to remove the uterus using a few small incisions in the abdomen. A thin tube with a camera, called a laparoscope, is used to help the surgeon see inside and guide the procedure. Compared to traditional abdominal hysterectomy, this method usually means less pain, smaller scars, and a faster recovery, allowing most patients to return to normal activities sooner.

Laparoscopic Sleeve is a type of weight-loss surgery that can improve health and reduce the risk of problems linked to obesity, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and breathing issues. During the procedure, about two-thirds of the stomach is removed, leaving a narrow, tube-shaped stomach. This limits how much food you can eat and changes hormone signals that help control appetite and fullness. The surgery is done through small cuts in the abdomen using keyhole (laparoscopic) techniques, which usually means a faster recovery. It is not reversible and works best when combined with healthy eating and regular exercise.

• Gastrectomy (Bariatric Surgery – Weight Loss Surgery)

Upper GI endoscopy is a procedure that lets doctors look inside the upper part of the digestive system, which includes the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine (duodenum). A thin, flexible tube with a camera, called an endoscope, is gently passed through the mouth and down into these areas so the doctor can check for problems and, if needed, perform treatments during the same procedure.