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Complex Surgeries Surge as PGIMER Expands Operating Room Access
27 May
Summary
- Extended OT hours led to a 10.46% increase in major surgeries.
- Over 3,695 additional procedures were performed in one year.
- Complex specialties like orthopaedics and neurosurgery saw significant gains.
PGIMER has successfully implemented a 12-hour elective operating theatre initiative, significantly increasing surgical capacity and reducing patient wait times. This expansion, from 8 am to 8 pm, was initiated in May 2025 to address growing tertiary care demands and long surgical waiting lists.
The results from May 2025 to April 2026 show a remarkable 10.46% increase in major surgeries, translating to 3,695 additional procedures. This has led to improved bed utilization and faster access to essential surgical care for thousands of patients.
This initiative has particularly bolstered high-complexity and anaesthesia-intensive specialties. Orthopaedics, neurosurgery, surgical gastroenterology, robotic surgery, transplant surgery, and urology have all seen substantial gains, reflecting PGIMER's enhanced tertiary-care capabilities and adeptness in managing complex surgical workloads.
Orthopaedics OT-22, specifically, reported an almost 80% increase in operative workload. Director Dr. Vivek Lal highlighted this as a testament to PGIMER's commitment to innovation in patient care and healthcare systems management, strengthening its role as a national referral center.
