Laparoscopic surgery is fast gaining popularity for the very fact that cosmetically they are far superior and the recovery is fast. One needs almost no rest to resume their normal activities. Laparoscopic surgeries are possible where ever there is a cavity such as abdomen and thorax or by creating an artificial cavity around the organ. CO2 is insufflated into the cavity to balloon it. Then the camera with fiber optic light source is introduced through a small hole. Multiple other ports are created to introduce instruments for dissection and removal of the diseased organs. These surgeries are as safe as open surgeries in expert hands. Remember to choose a surgeon with adequate exposure and experience in this field though every Tom Dick Harry claim themselves as laparoscopic surgeons. Off late these surgeries are also done using a single port. Common basic laparoscopic surgeries like Lap Appendectomy, Lap Cholecystectomy, Lap Hernia repair of Umbilical..Incisional... Inguinal regions are routinely done in almost all the hospitals having the necessary infra structure. One can walk in on the day of the surgery. The procedures take approximately 1 hour and is done under general anesthesia. You have to stay in the hospital for 24-48 hours. Post discharge one resumes normal work almost immediately and may have to come after 1 week for suture removal. Complications are extremely rare in expert hands. Advanced Laparoscopic surgeries are possible only in a few of the higher centers having high end instruments and technology. Surgeries on the liver, bile ducts, pancreas, spleen and bowel resection are also possible in a select few. Bariatric surgeries or weight loss surgeries have fast gained popularity because being able to be done laparoscopically.