World Laparoscopy Hospital

The World Laparoscopy Hospital is a single specialty hospital exclusively dedicated to laparoscopic treatment, training and research. It is located in Gurgaon, Haryana, India. It is ISO 9001-2008 certified, and its training is recognized by the World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons[1] and endorsed by the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. All of the laparoscopic surgeries in this hospital are performed by surgeons, many of whom have trained internationally.

World Laparoscopy Hospital
Geography
LocationGurgaon, Haryana, India
History
Opened2001
Links
Websitewww.laparoscopyhospital.com
ListsHospitals in India

The World Laparoscopy Hospital[2] also provides free laparoscopic and robotic surgery for patients who are socioeconomically underprivileged. They also perform free laparoscopic and robotic surgery for below poverty line patients under the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana insurance program initiated by the Government of India. Fellowships and Diplomas in Minimal Access Surgery Course from this Institute are recognized by The Global Open University.

Location

World Laparoscopy Hospital[3] is located in the Cyber City region of Gurugram, Haryana, India

History

World Laparoscopy Hospital was established in 2001 by Dr R K Mishra. The director of this hospital, Dr. R.K. Mishra, is the author of many books on laparoscopic surgery. One of these books published by McGraw-Hill, Textbook of Practical Laparoscopic Surgery is very popular worldwide.[4]

Academics

The courses offered by the institute are:

  • Laparoscopic surgery (Annual intake of 360 surgeons and gynecologists)
  • Robotic Surgery (Annual intake of around 217 surgeons and gynecologists)

Medical services

The World Laparoscopic Hospital is dedicated towards laparoscopic surgery, and patients from several countries worldwide come to this institution for treatment.[5]

References
  1.  . "Laparoscopic Training Course Endorsed by World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeon". Wals.org.uk. Retrieved 13 January 2012.CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link)
  2. "World Laparoscopy Hospital - Laparoscopic Treatment Training and Research".
  3. Laparoscopy Hospital
  4. "McGraw-Hill: Textbook of Practical Laparoscopic Surgery : Book". Mhprofessional.com. 16 October 2009. Retrieved 13 January 2012.
  5. Laparoscopy Hospital

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