Hyderabad City: Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) announced that they have completed 300 Robot-assisted surgeries (RAS) within a year of installing one of the advanced surgical robots, Da Vinci. These surgeries include many complex procedures performed by the departments of urologygastrointestinal surgery and surgical oncologyThis has made them one of the fastest government hospitals in India to achieve this milestone.
Commenting on this achievement, Dr. Bheerappa NagariDirector, National Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, HyderabadHe said, “Robotics in surgery is one such emerging technology that is creating waves across the world and now in India, Improve clinical outcomesOur aim is to provide the best treatment to everyone who visits our hospital. With the arrival of cutting-edge technology in India, it is imperative that all sections of the patient community can benefit from it.”
“As technology has helped us reduce post-operative hospital stay, doctors are able to attend to more cases each day. This has also led to a reduction in waiting periods for surgeries from months to a few days. The departments are now receiving patients who prefer to undergo robot-assisted surgery as word of mouth from the operated patients has helped us spread awareness about the benefits of RAS,” added Dr Nagari.
Dr Rahul Devraj, Professor and Head, Department of Urology and Coordinator, Robotic Surgery, NIMS-Hyderabad said, “Government support for this modern surgical technique is an important step towards making this new technology available to all sections of society. Robot-assisted surgery, in my opinion, represents a fundamental advancement in the surgical field. I am proud that we are offering such technology-based services here at NIMS. With this cutting-edge technology, we can address complex anatomy and tumor involvement in a judicious manner. In terms of technical feasibility, safety and long-term oncologic “In view of the clinical results and the advances in the field of robotic-assisted surgery, we have found this approach to be a viable alternative to traditional techniques. We have also observed that patients who have undergone robotic-assisted surgeries have minimal pain, which has reduced postoperative follow-up. Patients have also given very good feedback and have thanked the surgeons for providing them with excellent results after complex surgeries.”
Commenting on their collaboration with NIMS, Darla Hutton, Acting General Manager, India and Vice President, APAC Business Operations, Intuitive, said, “The integration of the da Vinci Surgical System at the Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences represents a significant step in promoting the use of robot-assisted surgical technologies among practicing and aspiring surgeons. We are pleased to know that through the adoption of RAS, NIMS hospital is able to make this technology accessible to all strata of society, and has led to a reduction in waiting periods for surgeries at a busy government hospital like NIMS. Furthermore, our collaboration with esteemed academic institutions like NIMS provides students and professionals with access to cutting-edge technology, enhancing their education and practical training. This access ensures that the next generation of surgeons are well-equipped with the latest technological skills, fostering innovation and excellence in surgical practices.” Robot-assisted surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that helps patients return to their daily lives much faster, in many surgical procedures. Surgeons use the Da Vinci Surgical System to operate through just a few small incisions. The system includes a high-definition, three-dimensional vision system and tiny instruments that bend and twist much more than the human hand. As a result, surgeons have better vision, precision, and control. Other benefits include decreased pain, fewer postoperative wound infections, less postoperative scarring, and faster recovery. The reduced chance of infection makes it an ideal procedure, especially for people with comorbidities.
Some of the robot-assisted procedures performed at NIMS are prostate cancer surgeries, partial nephrectomy, radical nephrectomy, radical cystectomy, pyeloplasty, ureteral reimplantation, radical cholecystectomy, large defect ventral hernias, inguinal hernia, fundoplication, pancreatectomy, Whipple procedure, gastrectomy, colorectal surgeries, radical hysterectomy, benign hysterectomy, LAR, hemicolectomy, esophagectomy etc.
