AIIMS Delhi Partners with Intuitive to Launch Robotic Surgery Training Center

The new AIIMS da Vinci Robotic-Assisted Surgery (RAS) training center will provide comprehensive training for surgeons and care teams across various specialties, including urology, gynecology, and general surgery. 

AIIMS Delhi and Intuitive have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a training center dedicated to robotic-assisted surgery. 

The new AIIMS da Vinci Robotic-Assisted Surgery (RAS) training center will provide comprehensive training for surgeons and care teams across various specialties, including urology, gynecology, and general surgery. 

This collaboration between industry and academia aims to enhance the adoption of robotic-assisted surgery in India.

About Robotic Surgery Training Center

With the increasing demand for precision-driven procedures in India, particularly for cancers and complex surgeries, the center will focus on addressing the gap in skilled professionals able to perform advanced surgeries.

During the MoU signing, Gary S Guthart, CEO of Intuitive, expressed optimism about the partnership. 

He stated, "We believe the AIIMS da Vinci RAS training center will also serve as a beacon of excellence, fostering training, skill, and knowledge development for the next generation of surgeons."

The newly established training center at AIIMS New Delhi is expected to play a critical role in improving healthcare delivery by equipping surgeons with cutting-edge technology and hands-on experience in robotic-assisted surgery. 

India's growing disease burden, especially in oncology, urology, and gynecology, has increased the need for innovative surgical techniques. Robotic-assisted surgery, particularly with the da Vinci system, is recognized for offering enhanced precision and control during surgeries, leading to quicker recovery times and better patient outcomes. 

Dr M. Srinivas, Director of AIIMS New Delhi, said, "We are pleased to collaborate with Intuitive to establish this robotic-assisted surgical training center equipped with da Vinci systems. With the rising disease burden in India—cancers, urologic, and gynecological conditions requiring soft tissue surgery—the demand for advanced technologies like robotic-assisted surgery is growing. The need for associated training is clear in India.”
He added, “The da Vinci system offers enhanced precision, flexibility, and control, improving surgical accuracy, reduced recovery times, and better patient outcomes. As an early adopter of robotic surgery, AIIMS has a pool of experienced robotic surgeons who will mentor and train new surgeons nationwide. This center will advance surgical skills and elevate patient care standards across India."

The training center will act as a platform to promote the broader use of robotic-assisted surgeries in India, enabling more surgeons to familiarize themselves with the necessary tools and techniques. 

The center aims to fill the existing gaps in technical expertise, making robotic surgeries more accessible and widespread across different regions of India. 

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