NIMS Hyderabad completes 300 robotic-assisted surgeries in one year

New Delhi: Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) in Hyderabad has reached a significant milestone by completing 300 robotic-assisted surgeries within just one year of introducing the advanced Da Vinci surgical robot.

This achievement makes NIMS one of the fastest government hospitals in India to reach this mark, highlighting its commitment to cutting-edge healthcare.

The adoption of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) at NIMS has notably reduced waiting periods for surgical procedures, with patients now experiencing shorter delays between diagnosis and treatment. This advanced technology has proven effective in performing complex surgeries in departments such as Urology, Gastrointestinal Surgery, and Surgical Oncology.

Dr. Bheerappa Nagari, Director of NIMS Hyderabad, expressed, “With the advent of cutting-edge technology being available in India, it is imperative to make the benefits of those available to all sections of the patient community. We are thankful to the Chief Minister of Telangana, Revanth Reddy, and Minister for Health, Medical & Family Welfare, Science and Technology, Damodar Rajanarasimha for their unwavering support in helping us provide this advanced treatment option to people from all strata of our society.”

“As the technology has helped us to reduce the post-operative hospital stay, doctors are able to attend more cases every day,” Dr. Nagari stated. “This has also resulted in reduced waiting periods for surgeries, from months to a few days. The departments are now getting patients who prefer to undergo robotic-assisted surgery as the word of mouth of operated patients has helped us spread awareness about the benefits of RAS.”

“Using this state-of-the-art technology, we can address the complex anatomy and tumour involvement judiciously. In terms of technical feasibility, safety, and long-term oncological and other clinical outcomes, we found this approach as a viable alternative to traditional techniques. We have also observed that the patients who have undergone robotic-assisted surgeries have minimum pain, and this has reduced their post-operative follow-up. The patients have also given very good feedback and have thanked the surgeons for providing them with great results post complex surgeries,” highlighted Dr. Rahul Devraj, Head of the Department of Urology and Coordinator for Robotic Surgery at NIMS.

Darla Hutton, Interim GM-India and VP of Commercial Operations for APAC at Intuitive commended, “The integration of the da Vinci surgical system at NIMS has led to reduced waiting periods for surgeries in a busy government hospital like NIMS. Alongside this, our collaboration with esteemed academic institutions like NIMS provides students and professionals with access to cutting-edge technology, enhancing their education and hands-on training. This access ensures that the next generation of surgeons is well-equipped with the latest technological skills, fostering innovation and excellence in surgical practices.”