nts for performing needlescopic procedures.

"Modern laparoscopic surgery is cost effective, 25 percent cheaper than open surgery," Ramana said. "The cost of this operation is around Rs.40,000 and a patient can be even discharged after 24 hours."

Ramana hoped that once people come to know of the bloodless surgery it would catch on.

"Thyroid swellings, known as goitres, are a major healthcare issue in India, especially the sub-Himalayan belt of the states, stretching 2,400 km from Kashmir to the Naga Hills in the east.

"Considering that a large number of goitres needing surgery occur in young and middle aged women, there is a major role for endoscopic surgery in the modern management of this disease," Ramana said.

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