AIIMS Delhi Installs Advanced Surgical Robot to Enhance Precision in General Surgery

The newly installed robotic system provides a magnified, three-dimensional view of the surgical field and offers superior dexterity through its robotic arms.

AIIMS Delhi has introduced a state-of-the-art surgical robot in its surgical disciplines department, making it one of the first government hospitals in India to incorporate robotic-assisted surgery in general surgery.

This initiative is expected to improve patient outcomes by enabling complex procedures with greater precision and efficiency.

Dr Hemang Bhattacharjee, professor of surgery at AIIMS, highlighted the significance of the move, stating that robotic surgery aligns with the institute’s commitment to adopting advanced medical technologies for enhanced patient care.

“The integration of robotic surgery into the general surgery department is a strategic step toward raising the standard of care in government hospitals,” he said.

Precision & Advantages of Robotic-Assisted Surgery

The newly installed robotic system provides a magnified, three-dimensional view of the surgical field and offers superior dexterity through its robotic arms.

This enables surgeons to perform intricate procedures with greater control and accuracy.

Dr Bhattacharjee noted that the technology is particularly beneficial for surgeries requiring meticulous dissection and suturing in confined anatomical spaces.

“Complex colorectal surgeries, esophagectomies, and pancreatic surgeries, which were traditionally challenging due to their invasive nature, can now be performed with reduced complications, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery times,” he explained.

Bridging the Gap in Public Healthcare

While private hospitals in major metropolitan cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai have been using robotic surgery in specialties such as urology and gynecology for over a decade, its adoption in government hospitals for general surgery has remained limited.

AIIMS Delhi is addressing this gap by making robotic-assisted surgery accessible within a public healthcare framework.

Professor Sunil Chumber, head of the Department of Surgical Disciplines, emphasized that this development would benefit both patients and medical trainees.

“AIIMS is an academic institution, and more than 100 surgical residents undergo training in the department at any given time. The installation of this robotic system will provide them with hands-on experience in advanced surgical techniques, bringing our training standards on par with leading medical institutes worldwide,” he said.

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