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Master's in Minimal Access Surgery (MMAS)- General Surgeons

Hands-on Laparoscopic Training

Combining flexibility with excellence, the Master’s in Minimal Access Surgery (MMAS) program is designed for surgeons seeking to master advanced techniques in minimally invasive procedures. 

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Master’s in Minimal Access Surgery (MMAS) program at The Medicity offers an unparalleled opportunity for medical professionals to excel in laparoscopic surgery through a meticulously designed 21-day curriculum. Combining flexibility with excellence, the program includes 14 days of online theoretical training, supplemented by 7 days of intensive, hands-on practical experience at The Medicity.

Participants begin their journey with online live and recorded sessions, led by India’s foremost surgeons. These lectures cover the foundational and advanced aspects of minimal access surgery, ensuring learners can balance professional commitments while acquiring in-depth knowledge.

The offline segment immerses participants in practical learning through state-of-the-art dry and VET labs and real operating theatre/Room sessions. Guided by experts, participants practice and perform surgeries, building their confidence and honing their skills in a real-world setting.

Tailored for aspiring and experienced surgeons, the MMAS program accommodates the demanding schedules of medical professionals. Its holistic approach combines rigorous theoretical training with invaluable hands-on experience, providing a comprehensive education in minimal access surgery. Graduates of this program gain not only advanced technical skills but also the confidence to elevate their surgical practice to new heights.

The Master in Minimal Access Surgery (MMAS) Program at The Medicity offers an immersive learning experience designed to equip surgeons with advanced skills in minimal access surgery. The program is structured into two comprehensive phases: 14 days of online theoretical training and 7 days of offline hands-on training, ensuring a perfect blend of foundational knowledge and practical expertise.

Online module provides an in-depth exploration of key topics in minimal access surgery through live and recorded sessions. Participants will cover:

  • Introduction to Minimal Access Surgery: Principles, history, and evolution of the field.
  • Technological Advances: Focus on optical devices, light sources, cameras, insufflators, and surgical tools like trocars, graspers, and energy devices (e.g., electrocautery, harmonic scalpel).
  • Sterilization and Safety Protocols: Techniques to maintain the longevity and safety of equipment.
  • Insufflation and Pneumoperitoneum: Gases, pressures, complications, and management strategies.
  • Operating Room Setup: Optimizing equipment placement, patient positioning, and ergonomic techniques for surgical precision.
  • Understanding Pelvic Anatomy: Detailed study of the anterior abdominal wall, sacral promontory, and common injury sites.
  • Laparoscopic Techniques: Including suturing, knot-tying, port entry methods, and troubleshooting complications.
  • Core Laparoscopic Procedures: Cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, Hernia Repairs (inguinal, umbilical, incisional), Colectomy, Splenectomy, Adrenalectomy, Colorectal Surgery, Gastric Bypass, and Bariatric Surgery, Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) and Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES)

Participants will also gain insights into the advantages and disadvantages of laparoscopic surgery, tips and tricks for precision, and the management of surgical challenges.

Offline Hands-on Training emphasizes practical skills through drills, simulations, and live surgeries. The curriculum includes:


Simulation Drills

  1. Paper cutting exercises.
  2. Cobra rope drills.
  3. Packing the poll technique.
  4. Various laparoscopic suturing techniques (extracorporeal and intracorporeal).
  5. Tissue retrieval and port closure techniques.

Live Animal Surgery Procedures

Participants will perform laparoscopic procedures such as:

  1. Laparoscopic Diagnostic
  2. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
  3. Laparoscopic Appendicectomy
  4. Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
  5. Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
  6. Laparoscopic Splenectomy
  7. Laparoscopic Varicocelectomy
  8. Laparoscopic Duodenal Perforation
  9. Laparoscopic Fundoplication
  10. Laparoscopic Repair of Duodenal Perforation
  11. Laparoscopic Hellerʼs Myotomy


Commonly Performed Surgeries (Based on Patient Demand)

  1. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
  2. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy single Incision
  3. Laparoscopic hernia repair.
  4. Laparoscopic Appendectomy 
  5. Laparoscopic Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
  6. Minimally invasive procedures for hemorrhoids.
  7. Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
  8. Laparoscopic Bariatric surgery 
  9. Excision of pilonidal sinus with flap coverage.
  10. Advanced procedures such as laparoscopic subtotal colectomy and Nissen fundoplication.
  11. Fluid Excision of Pilonidal Sinus with Flap Coverage Anoplasty with Bilateral Island Flap
  12. Laparoscopic Splenectomy Mesh Explantation
  13. Minimally Invasive Procedure for Hemorrhoids (MIPH) with Lateral Sphincterotomy and Fissurectomy


Program Schedule

  • Online Training: 14 days of live and recorded classes covering theoretical and procedural aspects.
  • Offline Training: 7 days of intensive hands-on sessions at The Medicity

This dual-phase training ensures that participants not only acquire theoretical knowledge but also develop the technical skills necessary to excel in the field of minimal access surgery.

The Master of Minimal Access Surgery (MMAS) program offers a comprehensive training experience, with a total duration of 21 days. The course is structured as follows:

  • 14 days of online training (theoretical sessions)
  • 7 days of offline hands-on training, held from the 24th to the 30th of each month, with Sundays off.

This ensures a blend of flexible online learning and intensive offline practice, providing a well-rounded skill development experience in minimal access surgery.

Course Fee Details:

  • For Indian Doctors:

    • Total Course Fee: ₹1,00,000
    • Registration Fee: ₹10,000 + GST (this amount will be adjusted in the admission fee once your login account is activated)

  • For International Doctors:

    • Total Course Fee: $2500
    • Registration Fee: $157 (this amount will be adjusted in the admission fee once your login account is activated)

To book your seat, kindly complete the registration process through the link below.

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To enroll in the Master of Minimal Access Surgery (MMAS) program at The Medicity, candidates must meet the following criteria:

    • MBBS degree or equivalent from a recognized medical institution.
    • Postgraduate qualification (e.g., MS/MD/DNB) in General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, or related surgical disciplines.
    • Must hold a valid medical registration/license in the respective country of practice

Once you complete your training, you will be awarded the Master’s in Minimally Access Surgery (MMAS) certificate, which is valid both nationally and internationally.

Kindly note that we do not provide digital certificates. The certificate will be issued with a hologram, ensuring its authenticity. No claims will be accepted for certificates that do not have the official hologram.

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