Overview of Specialty

The Institute of Minimal Access, Robotic and Bariatric Surgery delivers precision surgical care using advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques. The department combines decades of expertise with state-of-the-art platforms to offer safer procedures, smaller incisions, faster recovery, and excellent outcomes across general, gastrointestinal, bariatric, urologic, and gynecologic surgery.

Why Choose M.A.R.B.S.

  1. Pioneering Excellence Since 1992
  • First-generation minimal access surgeons in North India
  • 39 years of surgical experience with a strong clinical track record
  • 50,000 plus minimally invasive procedures performed
  • Founding members in India’s minimal access surgery movement

      2. Advanced Robotic Surgery Center

  • India’s first dual-bay robotic surgery training center in partnership with Intuitive
  • Latest da Vinci Xi system for high-precision surgery
  • Comprehensive hands-on robotic training programs
  • Multi-specialty robotic procedures with consistent outcomes

Services Available

  1. Minimal Access Surgery
  • Advanced laparoscopy for gallbladder, appendix, hernia
  • Complex abdominal surgery through keyhole access
  • 3D and 4K imaging for enhanced visualization
  • ICG fluorescence guidance for safe dissection 

      2. Robotic Surgery

  • da Vinci Xi assisted operations in general surgery, gynecology, and urology
  • High dexterity and stable control in confined anatomy
  • Reduced pain and early recovery

      3. Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery

  • Sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass pathways
  • Robotic bariatric options for complex cases
  • Multidisciplinary prehabilitation and long-term follow up

      4. Routine Procedures

  • Gallstones and gallbladder disease
  • Hernias including inguinal, femoral, umbilical, incisional
  • Appendicitis including stump appendicitis
  • Piles, fissures, fistulas
  • GI conditions including hiatus hernia, achalasia, hydatid cyst liver, pseudocyst pancreas, rectal prolapse
  • Benign breast lumps including fibroadenoma and fibroadenosis

      5. Specialized Procedures

  • Complex and recurrent hernia repair with advanced mesh strategies
  • Laser assisted perianal surgery
  • 24 by 7 emergency surgery cover
  • Pediatric minimal access surgery

Technologies

  1. Advanced Surgical Equipment
  • High definition 3D and 4K laparoscopic towers
  • da Vinci Xi robotic system
  • ICG fluorescence imaging
  • Energy devices for precise sealing and dissection
  • Advanced endoscopy suites

      2. Cutting Edge Facilities

  • Dual bay robotic training center
  • Interventional radiology support
  • Continuous physiologic monitoring and safety systems
  • Step down and recovery units for enhanced postoperative care

Patient Benefits

  • Smaller incisions with minimal scarring
  • Less pain and analgesic requirement
  • Shorter hospital stay and quicker return to work
  • Lower infection risk and fewer wound complications
  • Superior cosmetic and functional outcomes

Quality and Safety

  • Internationally aligned protocols and checklists
  • Multidisciplinary care pathways
  • Regular audits and outcome benchmarking
  • Robust infection prevention practices

Training and Education

  • Robotic surgery training for surgeons across India
  • CME programs and skill workshops
  • Ongoing research in techniques and outcomes
  • Active participation in national and international conferences

Specializations Available

  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
  • Robotic hernia repair
  • Bariatric surgery programs
  • Complex gallbladder surgery
  • Emergency abdominal surgery
  • Pediatric minimal access surgery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Minimal access (laparoscopic) surgery uses small incisions, a camera, and slim instruments for less pain and faster recovery. Robotic surgery allows the surgeon to control precise, wristed instruments with 3D magnified vision, ideal for complex procedures. Bariatric surgery includes weight-loss procedures like sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass, performed laparoscopically or robotically to improve weight and metabolic health.

Minimally invasive surgery offers less pain, smaller scars, lower risk of infection, shorter hospital stays, faster recovery, and a quicker return to daily activities.

Patients with a BMI above recommended thresholds, with or without obesity-related conditions, may be eligible after a thorough multidisciplinary evaluation.

Both laparoscopic and robotic surgeries are safe when performed by experienced surgeons. Robotic assistance can provide additional precision and stability in technically complex cases.

Most patients can resume light activity within a few days and return to their regular routines within one to two weeks, depending on the procedure.