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Robotic Surgery: With 60 Feats In 6 Mths, Robotic Surgery Facility Goes Strong | Jaipur News
Jaipur: The super-specialty block of SMS Hospital does not look like it is a part of a government-run hospital. Fully air-conditioned and spanking clean through meticulous sanitation, it has an ambience that evokes a sensation of you being at a private hospital. At the help desk, two sari-wearing women staffers sit smiling, eager to help and guide visitors like those at private hospitals.
The department of urology of SMS Hospital housed at the super-specialty block has completed as many as 60 cases of robot-assisted surgeries in the first six months after the facility came up here, in March. All kinds of complicated urological surgeries have been conducted here, said Dr Shivam Priyadarshi, head of the department of urology and convenor of robotic system procurement committee at SMS Hospital.
The most complicated robotic urological surgeries, which generally cost between Rs 3 lakh and Rs 10 lakh per surgery, are conducted free here under the state government’s Chiranjeevi health scheme. “Our facilities are at par with any hospital even in the western world,” he said.
The super-specialty block uses the latest surgical techniques including robot-assisted procedures, he added. “All surgeries till now have been done successfully without any complications. Most of these patients were discharged within three-four days of surgery with very satisfactory results and have negligible postoperative pain,” said Dr Priyadarshi.
In fact, SMS Medical College and Hospital was the first state medical college in north India to acquire a Davinci XI Robot with dual console, and only the second in the whole country to have it.
The super-specialty block is now readying to conduct the state’s first robotic renal transplantation. It is due by the robotic surgery facility’s first anniversary. TNN
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The department of urology of SMS Hospital housed at the super-specialty block has completed as many as 60 cases of robot-assisted surgeries in the first six months after the facility came up here, in March. All kinds of complicated urological surgeries have been conducted here, said Dr Shivam Priyadarshi, head of the department of urology and convenor of robotic system procurement committee at SMS Hospital.
The most complicated robotic urological surgeries, which generally cost between Rs 3 lakh and Rs 10 lakh per surgery, are conducted free here under the state government’s Chiranjeevi health scheme. “Our facilities are at par with any hospital even in the western world,” he said.
The super-specialty block uses the latest surgical techniques including robot-assisted procedures, he added. “All surgeries till now have been done successfully without any complications. Most of these patients were discharged within three-four days of surgery with very satisfactory results and have negligible postoperative pain,” said Dr Priyadarshi.
In fact, SMS Medical College and Hospital was the first state medical college in north India to acquire a Davinci XI Robot with dual console, and only the second in the whole country to have it.
The super-specialty block is now readying to conduct the state’s first robotic renal transplantation. It is due by the robotic surgery facility’s first anniversary. TNN
We also published the following articles recently
Experts suggest ways to reduce robotic surgery cost
Hospitals in India are working towards reducing the cost of robotic surgery to make it more affordable. One strategy involves increasing the reuse of robotic instruments, while the other encourages different medical specialties to adopt robotic technology. US robot manufacturers have already agreed to extend the lifespan of their instruments. Experts argue that broader application of robotic surgery beyond urology and orthopedics will help distribute installation and maintenance costs. While robots are not necessary for all surgeries, they enhance precision and outcomes. The recurring cost for reusable robotic instruments is around Rs 60,000.
Hospitals in India are working towards reducing the cost of robotic surgery to make it more affordable. One strategy involves increasing the reuse of robotic instruments, while the other encourages different medical specialties to adopt robotic technology. US robot manufacturers have already agreed to extend the lifespan of their instruments. Experts argue that broader application of robotic surgery beyond urology and orthopedics will help distribute installation and maintenance costs. While robots are not necessary for all surgeries, they enhance precision and outcomes. The recurring cost for reusable robotic instruments is around Rs 60,000.
SMS hosps docs discuss new surgery techniques
Neurosurgeons discussed new surgical techniques at a national workshop in Jaipur. The use of o-arm technology in spine surgery allows for safer and more accurate screw fixation by providing live X-ray visualization. In other medical news, surgeons at SMS Hospital performed surgery on a patient with nutcracker syndrome, doctors in Jaipur successfully operated on an 18-year-old with achalasia cardia, and a rare heart procedure was conducted on a 32-year-old woman in Mumbai. Additionally, a team of doctors successfully treated a 74-year-old man with restricted neck motion due to his curved spine.
Neurosurgeons discussed new surgical techniques at a national workshop in Jaipur. The use of o-arm technology in spine surgery allows for safer and more accurate screw fixation by providing live X-ray visualization. In other medical news, surgeons at SMS Hospital performed surgery on a patient with nutcracker syndrome, doctors in Jaipur successfully operated on an 18-year-old with achalasia cardia, and a rare heart procedure was conducted on a 32-year-old woman in Mumbai. Additionally, a team of doctors successfully treated a 74-year-old man with restricted neck motion due to his curved spine.
Ex-min admitted to hospital for heart surgery
Former Union minister Syed Shahnawaz Hussain, 54, underwent an angioplasty at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital after experiencing high blood pressure and signs of a heart attack. The procedure was carried out by Dr. Suresh Vijan.
Former Union minister Syed Shahnawaz Hussain, 54, underwent an angioplasty at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital after experiencing high blood pressure and signs of a heart attack. The procedure was carried out by Dr. Suresh Vijan.
