Apollo Hospital Lucknow introduces Da Vinci Xi Robotic surgery system

New Delhi: Apollo Hospital Lucknow has introduced the Da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system. This makes it the first private hospital in Uttar Pradesh, excluding the NCR, to offer this state-of-the-art surgical system. The introduction of the fifth-generation Da Vinci Xi is set to revolutionize surgery in the region, offering enhanced precision and minimal incisions.

Dr. Mayank Somani, MD & CEO of Apollo Hospitals Lucknow, expressed his enthusiasm at the launch event, stating, “The Da Vinci surgical system has played a leading role in robotic-assisted surgery for nearly three decades, with over 14 million successful surgeries worldwide. We are thrilled to bring this revolutionary technology to Uttar Pradesh, enhancing our ability to perform complex surgeries with greater precision and minimal incisions.”

The Da Vinci Xi surgical system is expected to significantly improve the quality of surgeries, particularly in pediatric cases, while also boosting medical tourism and driving economic growth in Uttar Pradesh. Dr. Somani highlighted the system’s benefits, saying, “Today’s patients seek the most advanced treatments, and the Da Vinci Xi system allows us to perform surgeries with minimal incisions, leading to quicker recovery, less scarring, and better outcomes.”

Apollo Hospitals Lucknow has a strong track record with robotic surgery, having successfully performed over 100 robotic knee surgeries in the past year. With the addition of the Da Vinci Xi system, the hospital is expanding its robotic surgery services to include specialties such as oncology, urology, cardiac surgery, bariatric surgery, gynecological surgery, general surgery, thoracic surgery, and pediatric surgery.

“The arrival of the Da Vinci Xi system in Uttar Pradesh will have multiple benefits,” Dr. Somani explained. “It will attract skilled doctors and medical professionals to the region, increasing competition and the use of new technologies in healthcare. Apollo Hospitals’ strategic investment is a crucial step towards making Uttar Pradesh a hub for advanced medical care. This will attract patients from neighboring states and countries like Nepal, boosting medical tourism. Strengthening the state’s medical sector will create numerous job opportunities in healthcare and related industries, contributing to the state’s overall economic growth. This will significantly support the Honorable Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Ji’s vision of making Uttar Pradesh a $1 trillion economy by 2027.”