Cancer surgery is often done through the open method.   But with advancement in technology, many procedures are performed through the minimally invasive route, which ensures less blood loss, shorter hospital stay and quicker recovery for the patient.   Also called laparoscopic surgery, in this type of procedure, the surgical oncologist will use a laparoscope (a tube-like device with a camera and light and one end that is inserted into the body through an incision) to see images of the insides and will remove the tumour with the help of surgical tools inserted through other holes made near the affected area.