The best laparoscopic training centre in India is one that takes you from theory to a live operating theatre under senior faculty, in small batches, with a recognised certificate at the end. The Medicity in Gurugram, Delhi NCR, is built around exactly that model: a 28-day Fellowship and Diploma in Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS & DMAS) with 14 days online and 14 days hands-on in the dry lab, wet lab and live OT, taught by AIIMS-lineage faculty including Padma Shri Dr (Prof) Alka Kriplani and Dr (Prof) AK Kriplani.
This guide sets out the eight criteria experienced surgeons use to judge a laparoscopic training centre, so you can compare any programme objectively, and shows how The Medicity meets each one.
Quick answer: what makes a laparoscopic training centre the best?
- Live OT exposure where you assist and perform steps, not only watch.
- Small batches, so you get real time on the instruments.
- Senior faculty with verifiable surgical and teaching records.
- A structured skills ladder: theory, dry lab, wet lab, then live OT.
- A recognised certificate with skills assessment before award.
- Specialty-specific tracks for gynaecologists and general surgeons.
- Transparent schedule, eligibility and fees on request.
- Practical support: accommodation, admissions help for overseas doctors.
The Medicity laparoscopic training: key facts
| Programmes | FMAS & DMAS for Gynaecologists; FMAS & DMAS for General Surgeons; Master’s in Minimal Access Surgery; Certificate in Minimal Access Surgery (hybrid) |
| Duration (FMAS & DMAS) | 28 days: 14 days online + 14 days hands-on |
| Batches | Every month: 1st–14th and 16th–28th |
| On-site hours | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily |
| Batch size | Up to 6 doctors per OT session |
| Dry lab | 37 suturing and knot-tying skills across basic, intermediate, advanced and expert levels |
| Live OT case list | 30 gynaecological and 35 general surgical laparoscopic procedures |
| Certification | Fellowship and Diploma (dual certification), Government of India attested; online phase carries CPD points |
| Eligibility | MBBS for the gynaecology track; general surgeons for the surgical track |
| Location | Gurugram, Delhi NCR, India; admissions office in Business Bay, Dubai |
| Stay | On-campus hostel with three meals a day, laundry and 24/7 security |
| Fees | On request: WhatsApp +91 86865 82020 |
1. Does the centre give you real live OT exposure?
Live OT exposure is the single most important criterion, because laparoscopy is a motor skill that only develops on real cases. Ask how many procedures are on the case list, whether you will assist, and whether you will perform steps under supervision.
At The Medicity, the hands-on phase includes a live OT case list of 30 gynaecological and 35 general surgical laparoscopic procedures. Trainees observe, assist and, where appropriate, perform steps of procedures under direct faculty supervision.
2. How many doctors share each OT session?
Batch size decides how much time you actually spend holding the camera and instruments. In a crowded theatre, most trainees only watch a screen.
The Medicity caps OT sessions at up to 6 doctors, so every trainee gets time at the table and direct feedback from faculty.
3. Who are the faculty, and can you verify them?
Good faculty are senior surgeons whose names, departments and teaching history you can check independently. Ask for named faculty, not “expert trainers”.
The Medicity’s faculty are senior surgeons, many from AIIMS New Delhi, including:
- Padma Shri Dr (Prof) Alka Kriplani, Gynaecology
- Dr (Prof) AK Kriplani, General and Laparoscopic Surgery
- Dr (Prof) MC Misra, General Surgery
- Dr (Prof) Renu Misra, Gynaecology
- Dr Kapil Kochhar, Dr Anurag Dhawan and Dr Amarchand Bajaj, General Surgery
- Dr Kusum Lata and Dr Jyoti Yadav, Gynaecology
4. Is the training structured from basics to live surgery?
A strong programme follows a skills ladder, with each stage preparing you for the next. Skipping the dry and wet lab stages leaves gaps that show up in the OT.
- Online theory (Days 1–14): recorded lectures and live sessions on laparoscopic anatomy, instruments, energy devices, port placement, pneumoperitoneum and complications.
- Dry lab: daily trainer-box practice, from hand-eye coordination to intracorporeal suturing and knot-tying, across 37 graded skills.
- Wet lab: tissue handling, dissection and suturing on tissue models before you touch a patient.
- Live OT: observe, assist and perform supervised steps.
- Assessment and certification: skills are assessed before the Fellowship and Diploma certificates are awarded.
5. Is the certificate recognised?
Check what the certificate says, who attests it, and whether it is awarded only after a skills assessment. A certificate of attendance is not the same as a fellowship.
The Medicity awards a dual Fellowship and Diploma in Minimal Access Surgery, Government of India attested, after skills assessment. The online phase carries CPD points. Doctors planning to practise abroad should confirm requirements with their own licensing authority.
6. Is there a track for your specialty?
Gynaecologists and general surgeons need different case mixes. The best centres run separate tracks rather than one generic course.
- FMAS & DMAS for Gynaecologists: eligibility MBBS; gynaecological case list.
- Laparoscopic Training for General Surgeons: general surgical case list.
- Master’s in Minimal Access Surgery: for surgeons who want a longer, deeper programme.
- Hysteroscopy Training: a natural add-on for gynaecologists.
7. Are the schedule, eligibility and fees clear?
A credible centre publishes its batch dates and eligibility, and answers fee questions quickly and in writing.
The Medicity runs two batches every month (1st–14th and 16th–28th), with on-site training from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. See the course calendar for upcoming dates. For the current fee, message admissions on WhatsApp at +91 86865 82020.
8. Does the centre support doctors from outside the city or country?
Accommodation, meals and admissions help make a two-week hands-on phase far easier, especially for doctors travelling from abroad.
Doctors from the UAE, the wider GCC, Africa and South Asia train at The Medicity in Gurugram. The on-campus hostel includes three meals a day, laundry and 24/7 security, and the Dubai admissions office in Business Bay helps GCC doctors with admission and travel planning (WhatsApp +971 56 927 3338).
Checklist: questions to ask any laparoscopic training centre
| Question | What a good answer looks like | The Medicity |
|---|---|---|
| Will I work in a live OT? | Yes, assist and perform supervised steps | Yes: 30 gynae + 35 general surgical procedures on the case list |
| How many doctors per OT session? | Small, single-digit groups | Up to 6 |
| Who teaches? | Named senior surgeons you can verify | AIIMS-lineage faculty incl. Padma Shri Dr (Prof) Alka Kriplani |
| Is there a dry and wet lab? | Yes, with graded skills | Yes: 37 graded suturing and knot-tying skills, plus wet lab |
| What certificate do I get? | Fellowship/diploma after skills assessment | Dual Fellowship + Diploma, Government of India attested |
| When can I start? | Regular, published batches | Twice a month |
| Where will I stay? | On-site or arranged accommodation | On-campus hostel with meals |
Why hands-on training matters more than online-only courses
Videos teach the steps of a procedure, but only repeated practice builds camera control, two-handed coordination, depth perception on a 2D screen and suturing speed. That is why The Medicity pairs 14 days of online theory with 14 days of supervised hands-on work. If you want to start with free theory first, explore surgical video lectures on medicity.university.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best laparoscopic training centre in India?
The best centre is one that offers live OT exposure, small batches, senior verifiable faculty, a structured dry lab to wet lab to OT pathway and a recognised certificate. The Medicity in Gurugram, Delhi NCR, meets all of these with its 28-day FMAS & DMAS programme, up to 6 doctors per OT session and AIIMS-lineage faculty.
How long is laparoscopic training at The Medicity?
The Fellowship and Diploma in Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS & DMAS) takes 28 days: 14 days online and 14 days hands-on in Gurugram. A longer Master’s in Minimal Access Surgery is also available.
Who is eligible for laparoscopic training?
For the gynaecology track, an MBBS degree is required. The general surgery track is designed for general surgeons.
Will I operate on real patients during the course?
Yes, in the live OT phase you observe, assist and, where appropriate, perform steps of procedures under direct faculty supervision, after completing dry lab and wet lab training.
What certificate will I receive?
You receive a dual Fellowship and Diploma in Minimal Access Surgery, Government of India attested, after a skills assessment. The online phase carries CPD points.
What is the fee for laparoscopic training at The Medicity?
Fees vary by programme and batch. Message admissions on WhatsApp at +91 86865 82020 (India) or +971 56 927 3338 (UAE) for the current fee and seat availability.
Can doctors from the UAE and other countries join?
Yes. Doctors from the UAE, the GCC, Africa and South Asia train at The Medicity in Gurugram, with on-campus hostel accommodation. The Business Bay, Dubai office supports GCC doctors with admission and travel planning.
Book your seat in the next batch
Batches start twice a month and OT sessions are limited to 6 doctors, so seats fill early. Read the full laparoscopic training in India programme page, check the course calendar, or talk to admissions now.