In a landmark advancement for healthcare in Punjab, Park Hospital Mohali has introduced robotic-assisted kidney transplant surgery—becoming one of the few facilities in the region to offer this cutting-edge medical technology. The initiative aims to provide safer, minimally invasive procedures for patients battling end-stage renal disease.
Heading the new venture is Dr. Priyadarshi Ranjan, Director of Robotic Urology and Renal Transplant at Park Hospital, who emphasized that robotic surgery will enhance the hospital’s already robust kidney transplant program. “Our team regularly manages complex cases such as ABO-incompatible transplants, pediatric kidney surgeries, re-transplants, and procedures involving high-risk patients. Robotic assistance elevates both precision and safety,” said Dr. Ranjan.
The development comes at a time when India is facing a significant rise in chronic kidney disease (CKD). According to recent estimates, approximately 2.2 million people in India develop kidney failure annually. CKD is currently the sixth leading cause of death in the country and is expected to rise to fifth place by 2040, largely due to lifestyle factors like diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and poor dietary habits.
Dr. Mukesh Goyal, Director of Nephrology at Park Hospital, noted the doubling of CKD cases over the past decade, underscoring the urgency for advanced treatment options. “Robotic transplants are not just a technological leap—they are a clinical necessity,” he said.
The scarcity of organ donors continues to challenge the healthcare system. Dr. Manav Goyal, Consultant Urology and Renal Transplant, highlighted that a new patient is added to the transplant waiting list every ten minutes in India, while about 20 people die daily due to organ shortages.
Advocating for deceased organ donation, Dr. Kalpesh Satapara, Consultant Nephrology, stressed, “One donor has the potential to save up to eight lives and positively impact over fifty more through tissue donation.”
The hospital’s Mohali branch is now equipped with a 14-bed dialysis center, and offers 24/7 dialysis and interventional nephrology services. It is also empanelled under several government and corporate health schemes, including ECHS, CGHS, ESI, CAPF Haryana and Himachal, along with major Third-Party Administrators (TPAs).
Park Hospital’s latest move is expected to redefine kidney transplant care in the region and provide renewed hope to thousands of patients waiting for a second chance at life.