Dr. Lijo Eliyas is a Consultant General and Laparoscopic Surgeon at Mar Sleeva Medicity Palai, with focused expertise in advanced keyhole (laparoscopic) and robotic surgical techniques. Dr. Lijo performs minimally invasive repair of all types of hernia, including umbilical, inguinal, and incisional, offering patients faster recovery and smaller scars compared with conventional open surgery.

Surgical care extends to varicose veins treated with modern laser and glue techniques, breast and thyroid surgery, diabetic foot management, and the treatment of anal fissure, fistula, and haemorrhoids (piles). Training across gastrointestinal, hepato-pancreato-biliary, laser proctology and bariatric surgery supports the management of both routine and complex general and gastrointestinal surgical conditions.

For patients in Palai and across Kottayam, Dr. Lijo Eliyas combines robotic precision with advanced laparoscopic technique to reduce hospital stay, minimise scarring, and support a quicker return to daily life.