BACKGROUNDHydatid disease is an endemic condition in several parts of the world. Owing to ease of travel, surgeons in non-endemic areas are also encountering the disease. Hence, should be aware of the optimum treatment protocols. Surgery is the gold standard of management. In recent years laparoscopic surgery has become the preferred mode of surgery with much less complications and the additional advantage of early recovery. This study evaluates the efficacy and outcomes of minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery over open method in a tertiary care hospital.