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Bengaluru Hospital Surpasses 3,000 Robotic Surgeries
1 Aug
Summary
- Fortis Hospital in Bengaluru achieved 3,000 robot-assisted surgeries.
- The milestone was reached eight years after the program's launch in 2018.
- The hospital offers robotic surgeries across 12 diverse specialties.
Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, in Bengaluru has achieved a landmark in medical technology by completing 3,000 robot-assisted surgeries. The hospital reached this significant figure using the Da Vinci Xi surgical system, making it the fastest in India to do so. This achievement comes eight years after the program's inception in 2018.
The hospital has demonstrated its broad capabilities by performing robotic surgeries across 12 specialties. These include urology, kidney transplantation, gynaecology, surgical oncology, gastrointestinal, bariatric, and cardiac surgery.
Fortis Hospital is noted for housing two Da Vinci Xi robotic surgical systems, positioning it among India's leading facilities. Furthermore, it has launched the nation's inaugural Total Robot Enabled and Assisted Transplant (TREAT) program, specifically for kidney transplants. Health minister UT Khader highlighted Karnataka's standing as a healthcare center of excellence, emphasizing the importance of technological innovation for patient safety and outcomes.
