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Time of India
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- Health
- Time of India
Robotic surgery facility makes debut in Himachal
Shimla: Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday inaugurated the state's first robotic surgery facility and witnessed the first operation performed using this advanced technology at the Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialties, Chamiyana in Shimla. Sukhu also reviewed the hospital's functioning in a meeting with staff and assured full govt support for strengthening the institute. He announced the creation of new departments, recruitment of lab technicians and dialysis technicians, and allocation of Rs 11 crore for the construction of a hostel. A high-end 3-Tesla MRI machine will also be installed soon, he added. Sukhu also announced Rs 23 crore for setting up an in-house automated laboratory at Chamiyana. Recalling his own robotic surgery five years ago, Sukhu said that this was the seed of an idea, and on Monday, it became a reality at AIMSS Chamiyana. With this facility, cutting-edge medical care will now be accessible even to common people. Soon, robotic surgery services will be introduced in a phased manner in the IGMC Shimla and other medical colleges at Nerchowk, Tanda, and Hamirpur. Sukhu said the govt is investing over Rs 3,000 crore in modern healthcare technology, replacing outdated machines, including the 20-year-old MRI machine at the IGMC Shimla. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Become Fluent in Any Language Talkpal AI Undo He stressed that health sector reforms remain a top priority, with no shortage of funds. First patient A resident of Khalini in district Shimla, suffering from a prostate-related ailment, became the first patient to undergo robotic surgery in the state. A team comprising Dr Anant Kumar, Dr Pamposh Raina, and Dr Pawan Kaundal successfully performed the first robotic surgery. According to the doctors, the procedure went for almost three hours, whereas in routine surgery, it could have taken at least five hours. There was no blood loss of the patient during the operation, but the conventional procedure would have required four units of blood. According to them, the patient is expected to be discharged from the hospital within 3-4 days compared to the 8-10 days requirement in a traditional operation. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
To reduce patient load at Shimla's IGMCH, IPD services start at AIMSS
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday inaugurated in-patient department (IPD) services at the Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialties ( AIMSS ) at Chamiyana near Shimla. In an initiative to cope with the patient load at Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital ( IGMCH ) at Shimla and provide better healthcare facilities, its departments of gastroenterology, neurology, endocrinology, nephrology, urology, and plastic surgery have been shifted to AIMSS at Chamiyana. In the next two months, cardiology and cardiothoracic and vascular surgery (CTVS) services will also be transferred to this hospital. The CM, during the inspection, directed officials to ensure quality healthcare services to the patients. He also held a meeting on the campus to enquire about the services being provided to patients and issued necessary directions for their improvement. During the meeting, Sukhu instructed the public works department to improve the approach road leading to the hospital and stated that transport facilities would be enhanced for the convenience of patients. As the Chamiyana hospital has been under construction for some time, the present govt has undertaken the completion work from its own resources, and Rs 23 crore was sanctioned for it, said Sukhu. The hospital has a capacity of 337 beds and is equipped with high-end operation theatres and a cath lab, and will become fully functional within the next six months, he added. Sukhu also said that the state govt was upgrading Chamiyana hospital as well as all medical colleges, zonal hospitals, and regional hospitals with modern technology to ensure world-class facilities for patients within the state itself.
