RGCIRC Surgeon Performs Robotic Telesurgery On Patient In Andhra Pradesh

Dr. Sudhir Rawal, Chief of Genito-Uro Oncology at RGCIRC, New Delhi, successfully performed a robotic partial nephrectomy on a kidney cancer patient in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, while operating remotely from Delhi. The procedure was conducted using the indigenously developed SSI Mantra Surgical Robotic System, enabling the surgeon to control robotic instruments remotely while a medical team provided on-ground assistance. The achievement highlights the potential of robotic telesurgery to overcome geographical barriers, reduce the need for patients to travel long distances and improve access to specialised cancer care, particularly in underserved regions..

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