PSG Hospital in Coimbatore achieves 10 robotic-assisted surgeries in 24 hours

Pioneering procedures include hernia repairs and uterine cancer surgery, utilizing advanced da Vinci technology for enhanced precision

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New Delhi: PSG Hospital in Coimbatore has set a national record by successfully conducting 10 robotic-assisted surgeries within a single day. This remarkable feat underscores the hospital’s commitment to leveraging advanced technology to enhance patient care.
The 10 surgeries performed included three hernia repairs, six gall bladder removals, and one uterine cancer procedure. The general surgeries were led by Dr. S Rajesh Kumar, Professor and Senior Consultant, and Dr. Vishnu Varthan S, Professor and Consultant from the Department of General & Gastrointestinal Surgery. The uterine cancer surgery was conducted by Dr. Rajkumar K S, Professor and Senior Consultant, alongside Dr. Shruthii Nanjundappan, Consultant in the Department of Surgical Oncology.
Since installing the state-of-the-art da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery system in 2022, PSG Hospital has successfully performed numerous complex procedures in surgical gastroenterology, cardiothoracic surgery, surgical oncology, urology, and endocrinology. The da Vinci system, developed by US-based Intuitive, allows for high precision and minimal invasiveness, significantly enhancing surgical outcomes.
Dr. Bhuvaneswaran JS, Director at PSG Hospitals, expressed, “This wouldn’t have been possible without the immaculate planning and teamwork of various teams such as the surgical team, the anaesthesia team, the nursing staff, the team of surgical scrub nurses, and CSSD (Central sterile services Department) team. Their collective effort coupled with the RAS technology helped us to manage the time without causing any delay. All 10 surgeries were performed using the da Vinci system, developed by US-based Intuitive. With the enhanced adoption of technology, we aim to positively change the lives of many more patients, as the treatment will become more effective and less stressful for them.”
Robotic-assisted surgery is gaining traction in India, including in non-metro areas, thanks to its efficiency and the rapid learning curve for surgeons. The technology enhances surgical precision, reduces fatigue for surgeons, and improves patient outcomes.
For general surgeons, robotic-assisted technologies like Da Vinci provide multi-quadrant access and advanced instrumentation and vision, allowing for a greater range of motion than the human hand. This is particularly beneficial in abdominal procedures. Robotic-assisted hernia repair ensures precise adhesion removal and reduces the likelihood of recurrence. For obese patients with a high BMI, where traditional surgical methods can be challenging, the minimally invasive approach of robotic-assisted surgery decreases the risk of complications and accelerates wound healing.
Dr. S Rajesh Kumar highlighted, “Long hours of surgery can take a toll on surgeons, impacting our overall health, especially during complex and lengthy procedures. However, the ergonomic benefits of robotic-assisted surgical systems offer comfortable posture compared to traditional methods, as we can be seated at a console remote from the patient. The fingertip controls not only enhance precision but also contribute to reducing surgeon fatigue, which thereby results in potentially improved patient outcomes.”
Dr. Rajkumar K S emphasized, “One of the greatest surgical advancements in the last 2 decades can be attributed to robotic-assisted surgery (RAS). When we do gynecological procedures like uterine cancer surgery through open surgery, we need to make large incisions, which increases the risk of surgical site infections. However, with robotic-assisted surgery, we just need to make small incisions which helps reduce the threat of surgical site infections in these procedures and prevents other infections during the patient’s recovery. In my patients, RAS has been seen to provide less blood loss, less pain, fewer complications, shorter hospital stays, fewer re-admissions, better oncology outcomes and faster recovery depending on the type of cancer and stage.”