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Odisha AIIMS Now Boasts Robotic Surgery
23 Feb
Summary
- AIIMS Bhubaneswar is Odisha's first government medical institution with robotic surgery.
- Robotic surgery promises enhanced precision and faster patient recovery.
- A new liver transplant unit has also become operational at AIIMS Bhubaneswar.
AIIMS Bhubaneswar has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first government medical institution in Odisha to implement a comprehensive robotic surgery program. Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda officially launched the Advanced Robotic Surgery System via video conference on Monday, February 23, 2026. The program will initially cater to specialties such as urology, gynecology, and pediatric surgery, aiming to enhance surgical accuracy and accelerate patient recovery times. This advancement is expected to reduce the need for patients to travel outside the state for advanced procedures.
In parallel, AIIMS Bhubaneswar has also operationalized a new liver transplant unit. This development signifies a major step in strengthening tertiary healthcare services in eastern India. The unit is equipped with a state-of-the-art operation theatre and an advanced ICU, ensuring comprehensive care for patients with end-stage liver disease. Two successful liver transplants have already been performed, with patients recovering well, demonstrating the unit's immediate impact.
