Apollo completes over 8,000 robotic surgeries in T.N.

Apollo Hospitals has completed over 8,000 robotic-assisted surgeries across multiple specialities in the State.

Preetha Reddy, executive vice chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited, said across the country, the hospital has done 25,000 robotic surgeries. “We invest in technology to make a difference for patients, and their outcomes,” she said at an event on Thursday. In the future, we would try to see how to use the platform for neurosurgery, she added.

According to a press release, Apollo Hospitals has built a robotic ecosystem by deploying advanced platforms, including the da Vinci Xi, MAKO, HUGO RAS, SSI Mantra, and CMR surgical systems. This multi-platform approach enables surgeons to select the most appropriate technology based on clinical indication, procedural complexity, and individual patient needs.

Robotic-assisted procedures span a wide range of specialities, including Urology, Gynaecology, General and Laparoscopic Surgery, Colorectal and Thoracic Surgery, Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement, Oncology, and Cardiac Sciences.

To date, over 8,000 robotic surgeries have been performed across specialities, with 30% to 40% of complex procedures in select departments now conducted robotically. Clinical outcomes from these procedures indicate up to 50% lower blood loss, a 1-2 days shorter hospital stay, and faster recovery and return to daily activities, depending on the procedure, compared to conventional surgery, the release said.

Ilankumaran Kaliamoorthy, Chief Executive Officer-Chennai Region, Apollo Hospitals, said 11 robotic systems were being utilised across 18 specialities involving 55 surgeons.

The hospital hosted a robotic showcase to create awareness and understanding of next-generation surgical technologies.