Governor Abdul Nazeer inaugurates Robotic Assistant Surgery at Manipal – Times of India

VIJAYAWADA: Governor S Abdul Nazeer inaugurated the state-of-the-art 4th Gen Da Vinci X Robotic-assisted surgery unit at Manipal hospital here on Thursday. Speaking on the occasion, the Governor said that the launch of robotics-assisted surgery is a groundbreaking milestone for Andhra Pradesh. He said that the new facility would mark a remarkable forward in healthcare technology. “With robotic precision and innovation at its core, this transformative endeavor promises to revolutionize surgical care, ensuring superior patient outcomes and positioning Andhra Pradesh at the forefront of medical progress in India,” felt Governor.

Manipal chairman Dr. Sudarshan Ballal said that it was part of their endeavor to integrate the technology into healthcare services across their hospitals in India. “We reaffirm our commitment to providing the best care to our patients,” said Ballal. Hospital director Dr. Sudhakar Kantipudi said that they were in the forefront of healthcare in bringing cutting-edge technology to the state. He said that they have a team of highly skilled surgeons and clinical experts in post-operative and rehab care and dedicated to delivering top-quality medical services. “The Da Vinci X (4th generation) system, the latest advancement in surgical technology in the country, has been installed at our hospital. This technological marvel allows us to bridge the gap and make high-quality care accessible to people from all walks of life,” said Dr Sudhakar.
He said that the Robotic-Assisted Surgery (RAS) is a significant advancement in minimally invasive surgical techniques, empowering surgeons with enhanced motion control and superior visual magnification to tackle complex cases. It aims to overcome the limitations of traditional surgical procedures and enhance the capabilities of surgeons performing intricate surgeries. Embracing a multidisciplinary approach, our Robotic-assisted surgeries offerings encompass various specialties such as Surgical Oncology, Surgical Gastrointestinal, Bariatric, Urology, Thoracic, General Surgery, Gynecology. Robotic experts Dr. Surendra Jasti, Dr V Dharmendra Kumar, Dr Ravi Sankar Ganji and Dr Lakshmi Prasuna were also present.