The laparoscopic advantage, close to home in Naga.
Minimally invasive surgery with board-certified surgeon Dr. Oking Torres — smaller scars, less pain, and a faster return to the life you love.
Keyhole surgery, real-world recovery
The same operation, done through incisions the width of a fingertip. Here's what that means for you.
Shorter Hospitalization
Most patients go home the same day or after a single night.
Less Pain & Blood Loss
Tiny incisions mean far less trauma than open surgery.
Faster Healing & Recovery
Return to daily life and work in days, not weeks.
Smaller Scars
Keyhole incisions heal to barely-visible marks.
What is laparoscopic surgery?
It's a minimally invasive technique for the abdomen and pelvis. Instead of one large opening, your surgeon makes a few tiny cuts and inserts a laparoscope — a slender tool with a camera and light on its tip.
The camera projects a magnified view onto a screen, and fine instruments pass through the other openings. Dr. Torres operates with precision while your body stays mostly intact — which is exactly why recovery is so much gentler.
Four core laparoscopic operations
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Minimally invasive removal of the gallbladder — the most commonly performed laparoscopic procedure.
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Minimally invasive removal of an inflamed appendix through tiny keyhole incisions.
Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
Keyhole repair of inguinal, umbilical, or ventral hernias with mesh reinforcement.
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Exploratory keyhole surgery to diagnose abdominal or pelvic conditions directly.
Dr. Roque Xerxes "Oking" Torres
MD, FPSGS, FPALES, DPBAMIS
For over a decade, Dr. Torres has pioneered laparoscopic procedures across the Bicol Region. As President of the Philippine Association of Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgeons (Bicol Chapter), he brings national-standard minimally invasive care to Naga City.
Care that patients remember
Real experiences from patients across Naga and the wider Bicol Region.
"I was home the same evening and back at the market within the week. The scars are barely there."
"Dr. Torres explained every step. I felt informed and calm — no surprises, no fear."
"Fast, professional, and genuinely kind. The whole booking was simple too."
In the heart of Naga City
Ground-floor clinic at Bennetts Plaza, easy to reach along Roxas Avenue.
Ready to take the next step?
Book a consultation with Dr. Torres and get a clear, honest answer about whether laparoscopic surgery is right for you.