AIIMS Delhi Pioneers 1000 Free Robotic Surgeries in 13 Months, Setting New Standard
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News18•20-01-2026, 17:01
AIIMS Delhi Pioneers 1000 Free Robotic Surgeries in 13 Months, Setting New Standard
- •AIIMS New Delhi has performed 1000 free robotic surgeries in just 13 months, becoming the first government hospital in India to extensively use this technology for general surgeries.
- •The modern surgical robot, installed last year, allows for complex procedures like abdominal, intestinal, liver-biliary, and cancer surgeries, including pancreas, stomach, esophagus, and kidney transplants.
- •Robotic surgery at AIIMS offers patients more precise treatment with minimal incisions, less blood loss, quicker recovery, and reduced post-operative pain and infection risk.
- •Professor Sunil Chumber, HOD of Surgery at AIIMS, highlights that this initiative provides advanced training opportunities for over 100 resident doctors, aligning AIIMS with global medical institutions.
- •This achievement by AIIMS is a significant step towards making advanced medical technology accessible within the government healthcare system, potentially paving the way for other public hospitals.
Why It Matters: AIIMS Delhi leads government hospitals by performing 1000 free robotic surgeries, enhancing patient care and surgeon training.
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