Laparoscopic Surgery
Uses a camera and specialised instruments through small abdominal incisions to treat selected cancers.
Minimally invasive surgery
Minimal access thoracic surgeries
Minimal access surgery uses small incisions, cameras and specialised instruments to treat cancers while reducing surgical trauma and supporting faster recovery.
Our surgeons use laparoscopic, thoracoscopic and robotic techniques for selected cancers, aiming for precise treatment with less pain and shorter recovery.
Overview
Treating cancer through smaller surgical openings
Minimal access surgery avoids the large incisions used in traditional open surgery. A camera and specialised instruments are inserted through small openings, allowing surgeons to operate with clear vision and precision. Depending on the cancer, this approach can be used in the abdomen or chest.
The approach may be used for colorectal, gynaecological, kidney, bladder, pancreatic, mediastinal and oesophageal cancers. Your surgical team assesses the cancer, its location, and your overall condition to determine whether laparoscopic, thoracoscopic, robotic, or open surgery is most appropriate.
How it works
Techniques, the procedure and recovery
The right approach depends on the cancer, its location, your overall health, and whether laparoscopic, thoracoscopic, or robotic surgery is most suitable for you.
Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
Uses small chest incisions instead of one large opening for selected thoracic procedures.
Robotic Surgery
Uses robotic instruments with 3D magnified vision and enhanced dexterity for precise cancer surgery.
Your surgical team will explain the planned approach, prepare you for the procedure, and guide you through what to expect before, during, and after surgery.
The procedure varies according to the cancer and surgical approach. Small incisions are used to introduce a camera and instruments, allowing the surgeon to view and treat the affected area.
General anaesthesia is used, so you remain asleep and comfortable throughout the procedure.
The surgeon makes several small incisions to access the surgical area.
A camera provides magnified, illuminated views of the area being treated.
Specialised instruments are used to remove the tumour accurately with appropriate margins.
The instruments are removed and the small incisions are closed after completing the surgery.
After surgery, you’ll be monitored in recovery as the anaesthesia wears off. Your team will manage pain, monitor your breathing and other vital functions, and assess your progress. Hospital stay and recovery depend on the cancer treated, the surgical approach, and how your body responds.
Minimal access surgery can reduce postoperative pain and support earlier recovery compared with traditional open surgery. Recovery still depends on the cancer treated and the procedure performed. Your bowel, chest function, strength, and activity levels may improve gradually as your body heals.
Smaller incisions generally mean less pain and can support earlier functional recovery. Your care team will guide you on movement, breathing exercises, diet, wound care, medication, and gradually returning to everyday activities.
The time needed to recover varies according to the cancer, surgical approach, and extent of treatment.
Your team will monitor your progress and provide follow-up care throughout recovery, helping you understand what to do and avoid.
Risks
Risks and complications
Every cancer surgery carries risks, which depend on the procedure, cancer, and your overall health.
Bleeding
Bleeding can occur during or after surgery and may require additional treatment.
Infection
Surgical wounds or treated areas can become infected during recovery.
Blood clots
Surgery can increase the risk of blood clots in some patients.
Organ injury
Nearby organs or structures can occasionally be affected during surgery.
Open surgery conversion
Some procedures may need conversion to open surgery for safety.
Our team takes every precaution to minimise risks and closely monitors you throughout your recovery.
Why SSO?
At SSO Hospitals, advanced minimally invasive techniques combine with specialised surgical expertise to treat selected cancers with precision while aiming to reduce surgical trauma and support recovery.
Our surgeons use laparoscopic, thoracoscopic and robotic approaches across several cancer types, selecting the technique according to your cancer, anatomy, treatment needs, and overall health.
Our specialists
Meet our specialists
World class expertise, empathetic treatment
10+ YrsDr. Jitesh Rajpurohit
Thoracic Oncology · Lung Cancer · Oesophageal Cancer · Mediastinal Tumours · Chest Wall Tumours · VATS Surgery
SSO Cancer Hospital, Ghatkopar West
8+ YrsDr. Veeresh Kumar Ireddy
Robotic Surgery · Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgery · GI & HPB Oncology · Breast Oncology · Thoracic Oncology · Gynaecological Oncology · Cytoreductive Surgery & HIPEC
SSO Cancer Hospital, Belagavi
35+ YrsDr. Kamran A. Khan
Breast Cancer · Gynaecological Cancer · GI & Colorectal Cancer · Robotic Oncologic Surgery · Organ-Preserving Surgery · Oncoplastic Breast Surgery · Minimal Access Gynaecological Oncology
Saifee Hospital · SSO Cancer Hospital Charni Road
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions
If yours isn't here, call +91 - 8976897203 and ask us directly.
It uses small chest incisions, a camera, and specialised instruments instead of one large opening.
Selected thoracic cancers may be treated using thoracoscopic or robotic techniques when the approach is appropriate for the patient.
It can reduce pain and support better functional recovery compared with traditional open thoracic surgery.
Robotic systems provide 3D magnified vision, stable instrumentation, and enhanced dexterity during surgery.
Google reviews
What our patients say about us
Unedited words from patients and families, straight from our review pages.
4.8800+ Google reviews
IMIrshad MulllajiGoogle review
“My wife is under treatment of Dr Chetan Anchan… large bone pathological fracture curettage and reconstruction, successfully done. He is a great man, great doctor, always there for patients.”
PSPriti ShahGoogle review
“Dr. Sanket Mehta is a life saving doctor, he treated my father and cured his colon cancer. Ms. Rida from Charni Road branch helped throughout the follow up.”
IMIrshad MulllajiGoogle review
“My wife is under treatment of Dr Chetan Anchan… large bone pathological fracture curettage and reconstruction, successfully done. He is a great man, great doctor, always there for patients.”
PSPriti ShahGoogle review
“Dr. Sanket Mehta is a life saving doctor, he treated my father and cured his colon cancer. Ms. Rida from Charni Road branch helped throughout the follow up.”
NDNikit DoshiGoogle review
“We are truly thankful to Dr. Jay Anam sir, an excellent onco surgeon. The hospital was clean and well-maintained, and staff were professional yet empathetic.”
MWManasi WaghmareGoogle review
“My mother is treated under Dr. Nilesh Chordiya and his team for breast cancer. SSO supported us financially via CM fund approval.”
NDNikit DoshiGoogle review
“We are truly thankful to Dr. Jay Anam sir, an excellent onco surgeon. The hospital was clean and well-maintained, and staff were professional yet empathetic.”
MWManasi WaghmareGoogle review
“My mother is treated under Dr. Nilesh Chordiya and his team for breast cancer. SSO supported us financially via CM fund approval.”
IMIrshad MulllajiGoogle review
“My wife is under treatment of Dr Chetan Anchan… large bone pathological fracture curettage and reconstruction, successfully done. He is a great man, great doctor, always there for patients.”
NDNikit DoshiGoogle review
“We are truly thankful to Dr. Jay Anam sir, an excellent onco surgeon. The hospital was clean and well-maintained, and staff were professional yet empathetic.”
PSPriti ShahGoogle review
“Dr. Sanket Mehta is a life saving doctor, he treated my father and cured his colon cancer. Ms. Rida from Charni Road branch helped throughout the follow up.”
MWManasi WaghmareGoogle review
“My mother is treated under Dr. Nilesh Chordiya and his team for breast cancer. SSO supported us financially via CM fund approval.”
IMIrshad MulllajiGoogle review
“My wife is under treatment of Dr Chetan Anchan… large bone pathological fracture curettage and reconstruction, successfully done. He is a great man, great doctor, always there for patients.”
NDNikit DoshiGoogle review
“We are truly thankful to Dr. Jay Anam sir, an excellent onco surgeon. The hospital was clean and well-maintained, and staff were professional yet empathetic.”
PSPriti ShahGoogle review
“Dr. Sanket Mehta is a life saving doctor, he treated my father and cured his colon cancer. Ms. Rida from Charni Road branch helped throughout the follow up.”
MWManasi WaghmareGoogle review
“My mother is treated under Dr. Nilesh Chordiya and his team for breast cancer. SSO supported us financially via CM fund approval.”
Care, close to home
Nine centres across Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Belagavi. Choose the closest location and connect with the right specialist.
SSO Ghatkopar
HospitalSilver Point, 7th Floor, Specialty Surgical Oncology Hospital and Research Centre, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Kasturi Park, Maneklal Estate, Ghatkopar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400086
089768 97203
SSO Thane
HospitalFirst Floor, Surgical Speciality Oncology Hospital, Highland Sky Arcade, Shop F, 11A and F-12, Naupada, Thane West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400602
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SSO Hospital Andheri
Hospital2nd Floor, Specialty Surgical Oncology, New Link Rd, above Bellevue Hospital, next to Audi Showroom, Sahakar Nagar, Azad Nagar, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053
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SSO Chembur
Clinic6th floor, Business Point, Ramakrishna Chemburkar Marg, near Savla Hospital, Chembur Gaothan, Kurla, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400071
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SSO Vashi
ClinicNo. 51, Shanti Center Building, 4th floor, Clinic, above Parichay Hotel, Sector 17, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400703
082688 80185
SSO Charni Road
Clinic9th Floor, Mehta Mahal, 9 B, Shrimad Rajchandraji Marg, Charni Road East, Opera House, Girgaon, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400004
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SRCC
HospitalNh Srcc Children's Hospital, 1-1A, Keshavrao Khadye Marg, Haji Ali, Haji Ali Government Colony, Mahalakshmi, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400034
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Belagavi
Hospital9666A-2/D, behind BUDA Office, Ashok Nagar, Shivaji Nagar, Belgavi, Karnataka 590016
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Ahmedabad
Hospitalopp. Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Auditorium Hall, behind Rajpath Rangoli Road, Bodakdev, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380054, India
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