Scalpels Meet Robots: AIIMS Crosses Landmark 1,000 Surgeries in Just 13 Months

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has emerged as a hub for robotic-assisted surgeries, completing more than 1,000 complex procedures within 13 months. This achievement underscores how advanced surgical technologies are being integrated into India’s public healthcare system, making precision-driven treatments more accessible.

Key Highlights

• Technology Adoption: AIIMS acquired the da Vinci surgical robot in November 2024.
• Volume of Surgeries: Over 1,000 robotic procedures performed across specialties in just over a year.
• Specialties Covered: Kidney transplantation, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal gland, and pancreas surgeries for endocrine tumors.
• Clinical Benefits: Minimally invasive approach reduces incision size, lowers post-operative pain by nearly 50%, and speeds up recovery.
• Expert Insights: Prof. Sunil Chumber, Head of Surgical Disciplines, emphasized the precision of robotic surgery in narrow anatomical spaces.
• Public Healthcare Impact: AIIMS becomes the first government hospital general surgery unit in India to achieve this scale of robotic operations.

This milestone positions AIIMS as a leader in advanced surgical care, bridging innovation with accessibility for patients in India’s public health ecosystem.

Sources: The Hindu, New Indian Express, Tribune India, DD News