Robotics - Is the future!

Robotic Gastrointestinal Surgery in India

Gastrointestinal (GI) robotic surgery is an advanced form of minimally invasive surgery where highly trained surgeons use robotic systems to operate on organs of the digestive tract, including the esophagus, stomach, intestines, colon, rectum, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts.

In India, robotic GI surgery is rapidly expanding, with major hospitals in Delhi-NCR, Chennai, Bangalore, and Lucknow using advanced platforms such as the Da Vinci Xi. By enhancing traditional laparoscopic surgery with 3D high-definition vision, superior precision, and articulated instruments, robotic surgery allows complex GI procedures to be performed through smaller incisions. This often results in less pain, faster recovery, reduced blood loss, and, in selected cancer cases, improved oncological outcomes, when performed by experienced surgeons.

2. Stomach Disorders

  • Gastric (stomach) cancer

  • Peptic ulcer disease

  • Gastric outlet obstruction

  • Severe obesity requiring bariatric procedures

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1. Esophageal Disorders

  • Esophageal cancer

  • Achalasia

  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

  • Hiatal hernia

Gastrointestinal Problems Treated Using Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is used to diagnose, treat, and cure a wide range of gastrointestinal diseases

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3. Intestinal Disorders

  • Colorectal cancer

  • Diverticulitis

  • Inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis)

  • Intestinal obstruction

  • Rectal prolapse

4. Liver, Pancreas, and Biliary Disorders

  • Liver tumors

  • Pancreatic cancer

  • Chronic pancreatitis

  • Gallstones and gallbladder inflammation

  • Bile duct strictures.

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5. Hernias

  • Inguinal hernia

  • Ventral hernia

  • Incisional hernia

Advantages of Robotic Gastrointestinal Surgery

  • Smaller surgical incisions

  • Less blood loss

  • Reduced postoperative pain

  • Shorter hospital stay

  • Faster recovery and return to normal activities

  • Greater surgical accuracy in complex GI procedures

Gastrointestinal robotic surgery represents a significant advancement in modern surgical care. By combining surgeon expertise with robotic precision, it allows safer and more effective treatment of complex GI diseases. As technology continues to evolve, robotic systems are expected to play an increasingly important role in improving patient outcomes and advancing minimally invasive digestive surgery.

2. Robotic Gastric Surgery

  • Partial or total gastrectomy for stomach cancer

  • Bariatric surgeries such as gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy

  • Ulcer repair procedures

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1. Robotic Esophageal Surgery

  • Esophagectomy for esophageal cancer

  • Heller myotomy for achalasia

  • Anti-reflux surgery (fundoplication) for GERD

Robotic Surgeries Performed for Gastrointestinal Diseases

Robotic surgery is used to diagnose, treat, and cure a wide range of gastrointestinal diseases

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3. Robotic Colorectal Surgery

  • Robotic colectomy for colon cancer

  • Low anterior resection for rectal cancer

  • Proctectomy for severe inflammatory bowel disease

4. Robotic Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery

  • Robotic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)

  • Robotic liver resection

  • Pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure)

  • Distal pancreatectomy

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5. Robotic Hernia Repair

  • Minimally invasive repair of inguinal, ventral, and incisional hernias

  • Precise mesh placement with reduced recurrence rates