AIIMS Delhi has focused on 'democratising' this technology, ensuring that patients from economically weaker sections receive the same quality of surgical care as those in developed nations, at a fraction of the cost. (File image: PTI)
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News1821-01-2026, 18:05

AIIMS Achieves Global Milestone: 1,000 Robotic Surgeries in Just 13 Months

  • AIIMS New Delhi's Department of Surgical Disciplines successfully completed over 1,000 robotic-assisted surgeries in 13 months, marking a significant achievement in public healthcare.
  • This milestone positions AIIMS as a global leader in robotic surgery, demonstrating that advanced medical technology can be integrated into affordable government healthcare.
  • Robotic surgery offers enhanced precision, smaller incisions, minimal blood loss, reduced pain, and faster recovery for patients compared to traditional methods.
  • The success is attributed to state-of-the-art robotic platforms and a dedicated, rigorously trained team of surgeons, anaesthetists, and nursing staff.
  • AIIMS aims to democratize this technology, provide high-quality care to all, reduce waiting lists, and train future surgeons, with plans to expand the program to other specialties.

Why It Matters: AIIMS New Delhi sets a global benchmark with 1,000 robotic surgeries, transforming public healthcare access and training.

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