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Time of India
26-04-2025
- Health
- Time of India
AIIMS Bhubaneswar launches pioneering Robotic Knee Replacement facility
Bhubaneswar: In a ground-breaking achievement, AIIMS Bhubaneswar has introduced its state-of-the-art Robotic Knee Replacement facility, the first of its kind in Eastern India under the government sector. This major milestone sets a new standard for advanced healthcare in the region. The first-ever robotic knee replacement surgery was successfully performed by department of Orthopaedics on a 66-year-old female patient, with precision and cutting-edge technology. Under the expert team at the Department of Orthopaedics, the surgery was a success, and the patient is in stable condition. Dr Ashutosh Biswas, Executive Director of AIIMS Bhubaneswar, highlights the facility's significance, ensuring that advanced healthcare is now accessible to all social strata. "Robo-assisted surgeries are a game-changer for many, and now they're available to all, thanks to our dedicated team and government initiatives like Ayushman Bharat ," he said. Earlier, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda inaugurated the Central Research Laboratory at AIIMS Bhubaneswar here on April 12. According to a release, the facility promises to elevate the research capabilities of AIIMS Bhubaneswar to new heights. This cutting-edge lab is expected to significantly empower doctors, researchers, and scholars in developing innovative healthcare solutions and conducting impactful medical research. Speaking on the occasion, Executive Director Dr Ashutosh Biswas emphasised that the facility will provide a strong boost to scientific discovery and translational research in the region. In another major development, the Union Health Minister laid the foundation stone of the Multi utility (Gastronomy) Block, envisioned to cater to the growing needs of the institute's students, faculty, employees, and the public. This modern infrastructure will address space constraints and offer multiple services under one roof, enhancing the operational efficiency and community engagement of AIIMS Bhubaneswar. As part of the visit, Nadda also launched the new AIIMS Bhubaneswar website, integrated with several public-friendly features and digital services. Furthermore, the EHS Clinic and AMRIT Pharmacy were also officially inaugurated, improving accessibility to essential health services and affordable medicines.
The Hindu
23-04-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Ganga Hospital designated as GCOE in trauma, joint replacement, arthroscopy surgeries
Coimbatore-based Ganga Hospital and healthcare major Johnson & Johnson MedTech entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on April 23, 2025 (Wednesday), under which the latter designated the hospital as a Global Centre of Excellence (GCOE) in trauma, joint replacement, and arthroscopy surgeries for training orthopaedic surgeons in Asia Pacific region. S. Rajasekaran, chairman, Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Spine Surgery at Ganga Hospital, said this is the first GCOE for trauma surgery in the world. The hospital was chosen as a GCOE for various factors, including the volume of trauma, joint replacement and arthroscopy surgeries performed and the expertise of its professionals, he added. According to the hospital, the partnership will offer a platform for surgeons at various stages of professional career for advancement of training and mentorship. It will cover basic surgical skills to very advanced robotic joint replacement surgeries. As many as 100 surgeons from Asia Pacific countries, including Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand will be trained under the initiative annually. Kanakavalli Shanmuganathan, Managing Director of Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore; Yoo Jin Chey, Vice President, Johnson and Johnson MedTech, Asia Pacific; and Ambuj Chaturvedi, Director, Professional Education, Johnson & Johnson MedTech, India, were present at the event.
