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Minimal Access Surgery is conducted with small incisions Minimal Access Surgery GYNAECOLOGY
(5-15 mm long) through which a surgeon passes a telescope
and video camera into a body cavity. Images are magnified Laparoscopic Myomectomy: removal of fibroids
for the surgeon to examine, and operate by passing surgical Laparoscopic hysterectomy: removal of the uterus
instruments through other similar incisions. Surgical Tools Laparoscopy for Ovarian Cysts: removal of cysts in ovaries  Conventional surgical procedures entail making large cuts to
remove or repair an organ or tissue, and closing the cut again. Telescope Pelvic Organ Prolapse
In minimal access surgery, the impact of the opening up Treatment of Ectopic Pregnancy: pregnancy outside 
the uterus  and closing is minimal. Also, today’s fibre optic light sources, Abdomen
Laparoscopic Diagnosis of Infertility
miniature video cameras, and specially designed tools for
cutting, grasping and stapling, allow surgeons to perform Fallopian Tube Laparoscopic Sterilization
increasingly complex surgeries. This translates into faster with Ovary
recovery, lesser post-operative pain and shorter convalescence.
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A QUICK COMPARISON OF
MINIMAL ACCESS AND OPEN SURGERY GENERAL SURGERY
Repair of inguinal (groin), incisional and other hernias
POST-OPERATING HEALING Uterus
Cholecystectomy: removal of gall bladder
PAIN & DISCOMFORT Appendicectomy: removal of appendix
Minimal Invasive Surgery is also known as Keyhole Surgery or
SCARS Pinhole Surgery. The process of using a telescope to operate Splenectomy: removal of spleen for blood related disorder  on the 
abdomen is called Laparoscopy, for the chest is called Laparoscopic Fundoplication: to treat severe
POST-OPERATIVE INFECTIONS Thoracoscopy, and for a joint, it is called Arthroscopy. Gastroesophageal Reflux
Based on their specialty, these would include: Laparoscopic 
Colectomy: removal of large intestine
Minimal Access Surgery Bariatric Surgery: to help you lose weight
A B C D 1
Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy: to treat 
excessive  sweating of the palms
A   Usually 1 week C Small incision (0.5-1.5 cm)
B   Minimal tissue damage = less pain D   Fewer complications from blood loss 4
& discomfort or infection Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: removal of the kidney
Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty: repair of blocked kidney
Open Surgery PAReTrcHuRtOaSnCeOoPuYs  FNOeRp ThHroElithotomy /  PCNL: 
removal of
renal stones
KNEEA:nterior Cruciate Ligament /  ACL -  
reconstruction
A B C D
or repair of the ligament
Ureteroscopy: removal of the ureteral stone
Meniscectomy -  repair or removal of the cartilage
A   5 to 7 weeks C    Long incision (5-8 inches) Visual Internal Urethrotomy /  VIU: for 
uretric stricture WRIST: Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
= longer /deeper scars
B   Larger tissue damage = more pain D   Higher chance for blood loss Transurethral Resection of the Prostate /  TURP:
SHOULDERR:otater Cu Repair -  trimming of shoulder bone
& discomfort & infection for enlarged prostate
Pain Relief Surgery for Shoulder
Repair of Muscles
Stabilisation of Dislocated Shoulder
= small, negligible scars UROLOGY
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Besides these specialties, Minimal Access Surgery oers laparoscopic solutions for several
other diseases including:
Achalasia cardia  
Blockage in the intestine 
 Release of adhesions
Removal of adrenal glands for 
tumours  Pseudocyst of the pancreas
Cystic neoplasms of the pancreas
Today, almost 70% of abdominal operations are preformed using Minimal Access 
Surgery.  If required, you too can have one of these minimal access operations done in 
the  comfort of our ultra-modern hospital.
Meet one of our doctors today and see how we can make your procedure 
simpler,  and friendlier.
P. D. Hinduja 
Marg
11th Road, Khar (W), Mumbai-400 052.
For Appointments: 022 4510 8989 /  6154 8989
For Emergency: 022 2646 9911 /  6174 6099
www.hindujahospital.com/khar
Khar Linking Road
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