Also known as keyhole surgery. Minimally invasive surgical techniques are used for many types of surgery including:

• Hernia repair
• Thyroid surgery
• Colon
• Appendix
• Stomach
• Adrenal
• Lymph node biopsy

Using specialized techniques: miniature video cameras, fibre-optic technology and high-definition video monitors, the surgeon is able to perform an operation through small incisions which usually require only a stitch or two to close.

The benefits of a laparoscopic hernia repair include:

• Tiny incisions and better cosmetic effect
• Reduced post-operative pain
• Shorter recovery time
• Earlier return to work