Laparoscopic & robotic surgery: smaller cuts, faster recovery.
Modern keyhole and robotic techniques allow many urological operations to be done with far less pain and a much quicker return to normal life than open surgery.
What do "laparoscopic" and "robotic" actually mean?
Laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery uses a camera and fine instruments passed through a few small cuts instead of one large incision. Robotic surgery takes this further: the surgeon sits at a console and controls robotic arms holding the instruments — with a magnified 3D view and movements more precise than the human hand.
The robot never operates on its own. Every movement is made and controlled by your surgeon, in real time. The technology simply adds precision, steadiness and a better view.
What this means for you as a patient.
- Smaller cuts — barely visible scars in many cases
- Less pain after surgery and less blood loss
- Shorter hospital stay
- Faster recovery and return to work and routine
- Greater precision around delicate structures — which matters in kidney, prostate and reconstructive surgery
Urological conditions treated with keyhole and robotic techniques.
- Kidney conditions — including surgery for kidney cancer and reconstruction of the urinary passage
- Prostate conditions — including robotic surgery for prostate cancer
- Complex reconstructive urology
- Selected bladder and ureteric procedures
Whether your condition suits a keyhole or robotic approach is decided after reviewing your scans and overall health.
Consultant Urologist, Andrologist and Robotic Surgeon, with a Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic, Robotic & Renal Transplant Surgery (Medicover Hospitals, Hitec City). He performs keyhole and robotic procedures at MEDICOVER Hospitals, Hitec City.
View full doctor profile →Frequently asked questions.
Is robotic surgery done by a robot?
No — the robot never acts on its own. It is a precision tool that the surgeon controls completely at every moment, translating the surgeon's hand movements into very fine, steady movements inside the body.
What are the benefits of keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery?
Compared with open surgery, keyhole surgery usually means smaller cuts, less pain, less blood loss, shorter hospital stay and a faster return to normal activity.
Is robotic surgery safe?
Robotic surgery is a well-established technique used worldwide for urological procedures. Like any operation it has risks, which your surgeon will discuss for your specific situation — the technology itself adds precision and control.
Ask whether keyhole surgery suits you.
Request an appointment with Dr. Sreeniketh Reddy at MEDICOVER Hospitals, Hitec City or LUX Hospitals, Gachibowli.