Minimal Access Surgery (MAS) refers to a specialized form of surgery that allows surgeons to operate without making large incisions as are done in traditional (open) surgery. As MAS is carried out with the help of tiny incisions, patients have less postoperative pain, spend shorter time in the hospital and recover significantly faster than after open surgery. Today, experts can perform almost 70% of abdominal operations using MAS.
P D Hinduja National Hospital was the first private hospital in the country to start offering laparoscopic cholecystectomy as early as 1990. Today, this institution is acknowledged as one of the country’s foremost in the field. Surgical experts at Hinduja Hospital use MAS for dealing with a variety of abdominal problems (laparoscopic surgery) as well as for treating diseases in the chest (thoracoscopic surgery). It is one of the five hospitals in India recognised by the National Board of Examinations for offering a two-year training program in MAS leading to the award of Fellowship of National Board.
Minimal Access Surgery offers several benefits
Abdominal diseases and disorders
We have a specialized team of Minimal Access Surgeons who work in harmony to provide state-of-the-art surgical services with a personal flavour to patient care. Few of the surgical treatments on offer are
Hepato-bilio-pancreatic Surgery
Hernia Surgery
Upper Gastro-intestinal Surgery
Intestinal and Colonic Surgery
Other Procedures
Thoracoscopic Surgery
Da Vinci Xi Robotic System - da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical system is supplemented by the Integrated Motion Table, Drop-in Probe Ultra Sound – for better visibility and precision and an AirSeal System that automatically maintains desired pressure during surgery.
Key hole surgery of Abdomen and other parts of the body
After completing his residency training at NAIR Hospital, Mumbai, in 1990, Dr. Pathak worked as an Professor at the Nair hospital, Mumbai, for over 30 years, where he gained considerable experience. He has several years of teaching experience and has instructed residents and mentored fellows.
Dr Gaurav has a special interest in advanced pelvic surgeries including Minimal Access and Robotic hysterectomy as well as removal of pelvic pathology including ovarian cysts, endometriosis, and fibroids. He is well-versed in using minimally invasive technologies and frequently conducts live surgical training programs across the country.
"Dr. Deepraj Bhandarkar completed his undergraduate studies from Grant Medical College (1981 - 1987) and surgical residency from J. J. Hospital, Mumbai (1988 - 1991).
Dr. Avinash Katara is a Consultant Minimal Access and General Surgeon. He performs a variety of basic and advanced laparoscopic, thoracoscopic, robotic, general, endovascular and proctological procedures. He has trained extensively in India, Singapore, Australia, UK and USA and has over twenty years' experience in Minimal Access Surgery.
