Today most of the common abdominal operations can by performed by laparoscopy. These include operations for stones in the gall bladder & ureter, appendicectomy, release of adhesions, ulcer operation, repair of hernia, closing perforation in intestines, removal of some organs form the abdomen like small & larger intestines, spleen etc.

Almost all gynaecological operations can be performed which include operations for infertility ectopic pregnancy polycystic ovaries, ovarian cysts, hysterectomy and myomectomy.

Laparoscopy is also of great benefit for diagnosing diseases in the abdomen causing abdominal pain jaundice, ascitis and other problems It is used to asses the stage of cancer & also to check for any recurrence of cancer periodically.