Apollo Hospitals has carried out more than 8,000 robot-assisted operations across several medical disciplines in Tamil Nadu, highlighting the growing role of advanced surgical technology in patient care.
Speaking at an event on Thursday, Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited, said the group has completed nearly 25,000 robotic procedures nationwide. She noted that the hospital continues to priorities technology adoption to improve patient outcomes. She also indicated that the organization is exploring the future application of robotic platforms in neurosurgery.
In a statement, the hospital said it has established a comprehensive robotic surgery ecosystem by installing multiple cutting-edge systems such as the da Vinci Xi, MAKO, HUGO RAS, SSI Mantra and CMR surgical platforms. Having different robotic platforms allows doctors to choose the most suitable system depending on the patient’s condition, the complexity of the surgery and clinical requirements.
Robot-assisted procedures are now used in a broad range of departments, including urology, gynaecology, general and minimally invasive surgery, colorectal and thoracic surgery, orthopaedics and joint replacement, oncology, cardiac sciences and other specialities.
So far, more than 8,000 surgeries have been performed in the State, and in certain departments around 30–40% of complicated operations are now carried out using robotic assistance. According to the hospital, such procedures can lead to improved clinical outcomes, including as much as 50% less blood loss, hospital stays reduced by one to two days, and quicker recovery and return to normal activities when compared with conventional surgery.
Ilankumaran Kaliamoorthy, Chief Executive Officer for the Chennai Region of Apollo Hospitals, said 11 robotic surgical systems are currently in operation across 18 specialities, involving 55 surgeons. To familiarize the public with emerging surgical innovations, the hospital also organized a special demonstration event showcasing next-generation robotic technologies.
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