The introduction of stereoscopes which allow for 3D visual feedback has been postulated to overcome setbacks encountered in conventional 2-dimensional (2D) laparoscopic surgery. Since its introduction in the mid-2000s, 3D visualisation has been proven to be advantageous over 2D visualisation, especially so within the context of training junior surgeons in controlled, experimental settings. The body of evidence on benefits of 3D visualisation within the clinical setting, i.e. when applied on live patients in operating theatres, remains small and weak. The previous publications however did not extrapolate any potential benefits on patients' well-being in correlation to their reported benefits and neither did they explore any potential benefits in reducing operative complications.