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Mumbai's JJ Hospital completes 101 robotic surgeries in less than three months
Mumbai: In less than three months, the state-run JJ Hospital in Byculla completed 101 robotic procedures, ranging from simple gallbladder removal surgery to more intricate gastrointestinal and oncological procedures.
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"Robotic surgery offers unmatched precision, 3D magnified visualisation, and greater flexibility for surgeons, allowing complex procedures to be performed with smaller incisions, minimal blood loss, and faster recovery times," said JJ Hospital Dean Dr Ajay H Bhandarwar.
The first procedure with the robotic arm was conducted on April 9 when a 37-year-old male with a right inguinal hernia was operated on. According to doctors from the general surgery department who have been using the robotic arm, the most notable case was a 51-year-old Lower Parel resident who was diagnosed with a porcelain gallbladder, a rare and potentially cancerous condition.
"The robotic approach allowed the team to handle dense adhesions with utmost precision, ensuring a safe outcome," according to a statement released by the hospital.
On Wednesday, a 27-year-old Pune farmer underwent robotic inguinal hernia repair. Patients don't have to pay for the advantage of a robotic arm; all the 101 surgeries were conducted free of cost. The hospital plans to acquire robotic arms for other departments as well in the near future.
BMC-run KEM Hospital in Parel was the first public hospital to get a robotic arm through corporate social responsibility; the hospital regularly uses it for knee surgeries and has so far conducted free surgeries.
