- Smaller incisions
- Accurate diagnosis of pathology
- Diagnostic and therapeutic surgery is possible at the same time
- Better visualisation for the surgeon due to magnified vision
- Less blood loss
- Less stress on the body's immunological defences
- Documentation of surgery
- Cosmetic benefits
- Less post-operative pain
- Less post-operative adhesions
- Shorter hospital stay
- Faster recovery
- Quicker return to normal activities enjoyed before surgery
- Less time off work
- Same cost as open surgery