The healthcare sector has seen many developments and innovations in the digital healthcare space worldwide. Assistive robotic technology for surgeries has become a disruptive innovation in the 21st century, driven by improved patient outcomes and the enthusiasm of Indian robotic surgeons.
Robotic surgeries involve surgeons using hand movements to guide the robot, offering magnified vision, multiple arms, and tiny incisions. Benefits include better outcomes, high precision, no blood transfusion need, fast recovery, and lower pain levels. The growing community of passionate Indian robotic surgeons is also driving this adoption. Currently, robotic equipment costs are higher than routine surgeries, but it offers numerous benefits such as immediate discharge after major complex surgery, allowing patients to return to work without losing pay, and allowing patients to return to work.
Dr Sunita Samal, Laparoscpic and Robotic surgeon from Apollo Womens Hospitals Chennai said “With the precision and dexterity of robotic systems, gynecologists can achieve superior outcomes, reduced complications, and shorter recovery times for patients.” Further Dr Sudeepta Kumar Swain, Consultant, Robotic Gastrointestinal Surgeon Apollo Hospitals Chennai, said “The use of robots in the surgical procedure not only enables surgeons perform complex tasks that can be difficult with other methods but also makes the operation more efficient, faster and in the long run cost effective.”
