Advanced surgical technology is gaining a wider role in the management of complex and minimally invasive procedures, with Apollo Adlux Hospital in Kochi reporting more than 500 robotic-assisted surgeries across multiple specialties.
The hospital’s robotic surgery experience covers gastrointestinal, colorectal, urological, gynecological, surgical oncology, thyroid and cardiac procedures. The programme has brought together multidisciplinary teams from surgery, anesthesia, nursing and allied clinical services.
For selected minimally invasive operations, the hospital employs the da Vinci Xi robotic-assisted surgical system. It enables surgeons to work with magnified three-dimensional views and articulated instruments operated through a console. Despite the use of robotic technology, all clinical decisions and instrument movements remain under the direct control of the operating surgeon.
Among the urological procedures performed with robotic assistance are partial nephrectomy, radical prostatectomy and radical cystectomy. In gynecology, the programme includes selected hysterectomies, myomectomies, endometriosis procedures and surgeries for gynecological cancers.
The technology can provide enhanced visualization, greater instrument dexterity and improved access to restricted anatomical spaces during appropriate procedures. However, robotic surgery is not suitable for every patient or operation. The decision depends on the medical condition, complexity and type of surgery, patient suitability and the experience of the surgical team.
Crossing the 500-procedure mark reflects the clinical experience developed by Apollo Adlux’s teams in delivering robotic-assisted surgical care across different disciplines.
Robotic-assisted surgery is part of a broader range of surgical approaches that also includes laparoscopic and open procedures. The final choice is made following clinical assessment, with the patient’s condition, planned surgery and surgical team’s judgment guiding the approach.
The milestone underscores the hospital’s growing experience with technology-enabled surgery while highlighting the importance of selecting the right surgical technique for each patient.