Yashoda Medicity and Intuitive establish India’s first dual bay robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) training centre

New Delhi:  Yashoda Medicity, a leading healthcare institution recognised for its excellence in patient care, has partnered with Intuitive, a global pioneer in minimally invasive care and robotic-assisted surgery, to establish an advanced robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) training centre at Yashoda Medicity, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad.

Harsh Malhotra, Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Road Transport and Highways, inaugurated the training centre in the presence of Sunil Sharma, Minister for IT and Electronics, Government of Uttar Pradesh.

The training centre will equip surgeons and care teams with the skills to perform robotic-assisted surgery across specialities such as urology, gynaecology, general surgery, and more. Through this partnership, Yashoda Medicity, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad aims to accelerate the adoption of robotic-assisted surgery in India by offering advanced technology training and building a strong, future-ready surgical ecosystem nationwide.

The dual-bay configuration is designed to significantly increase training capacity by enabling parallel sessions or advanced collaborative learning, making it possible to train more professionals efficiently while maintaining high standards of surgical technology training. The centre aims to offer an immersive training experience that supports standardized learning, consistent skill development across procedures, and hands-on practice.

Dr. P.N. Arora, Chairman and Managing Director of Yashoda Group of Hospitals, said, “This is a proud and significant moment for all of us at Yashoda Medicity. Being among the first few hospitals in the country to establish a dual-bay robotic-assisted surgery training centre reflects our dedication to bringing global best practices to Indian healthcare. This centre will play a key role in training skilled surgeons and advancing surgical standards. We remain committed to building centres of excellence that drive progress and improve the future of patient care.”

Dr Upasana Arora, Managing Director, Yashoda Group of Hospitals, said, “This program shows our shared goal to support the ‘Heal in India’ initiative by improving surgical care and making advanced treatment more widely available. The establishment of this robotic-assisted surgical training centre is an important step toward making India a global destination for high-quality, minimally invasive procedures. By strengthening surgical capabilities and empowering clinicians with the latest technology, we aim to benefit patients across India and abroad, while contributing meaningfully to the country’s evolving healthcare landscape.”

While commenting about the new training centre, Dr. Myriam Curet, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Intuitive, said, “At Intuitive, we believe that empowering surgeons with the right tools and training is key to improving patient outcomes. This new training centre with Yashoda Medicity, marks an important step forward in how RAS technology training is delivered in India.”

Rohitt Mahajan, VP and GM- Intuitive India, said, “The new training centre is part of our shared vision with Yashoda Group of Hospitals to expand access to robotic-assisted surgery, reduce variability in patient outcomes, and ultimately contribute to faster recovery time, lesser complications, and better quality of life for patients. We are proud of this collaboration with Yashoda to train our surgeons on da Vinci technology at the first-ever dual bay training centre in India.”