Breaking barriers in medical technology, AIIMS Delhi announced Tuesday it has performed over 1,000 robotic surgeries in the last 13 months—a testament to its pioneering spirit in public health.
The initiative, started a bit more than a year ago, addresses intricate surgical needs with unmatched accuracy. The robot’s portfolio boasts pancreaticoduodenectomy, gastrectomy, esophagectomy, colectomy, GI malignancy anterior resections, kidney transplants, and minimally invasive resections for thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and pancreatic endocrine tumors, spanning hepato-biliary expertise.
While urban private hospitals pioneered robotics in niche areas like urology and gynecology a decade ago, government general surgery lagged. AIIMS fills this void, making elite tech inclusive across socio-economic lines.
Professor Sunil Chumber, department head, stressed training gains: ‘Our 100+ residents now train on cutting-edge robotics, equaling world-class programs.’ Advantages abound: lower hemorrhage, brief hospitalizations, prompt recoveries.
Dr. Mohit Joshi shared optimism: ‘AIIMS frontruns every tech leap. With trained surgeons and a bespoke robotic OT, results are exemplary.’ This milestone fortifies AIIMS’s stature, inspiring public healthcare evolution toward precision medicine for all.