Breast cancer is increasing in incidence world over with 1 in 9 being affected in many countries. Both breast and thyroid tumors are common in women where cosmesis is desired with cure at the same time. Robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy (RNSM) has emerged as a new treatment option for breast cancer and risk-reducing mastectomy (RRM) for … Read more
GOAL OF THE SURGERY POSITION PORTS STEPS
GAJA’S TECHNIQUE OF ROBOTIC ESOPHAGECTOMY consists of 10 steps done sequentially and carefully Having did M.Ch from Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology in 1999, I was exposed to Esophageal cancer surgery. What I realised there is Kidwai stated Trans Hiatal Esophagectomy,I had analysed 256 cases and observed that Surgeons were adapting and evolving in order … Read more
“Ostinato rigore” translating to “relentless rigor” is very important in ROBOTIC SURGERY emphasizes the importance of maintaining strict discipline, diligence, and thoroughness in pusuing and adpting newer technologies for better results in minimal access surgery. We are glad we are in APOLLO CANCER INSTITUTE, APOLLO HOSPITAL, HYDERABAD. Apollo Cancer Hospital is committed to improving the … Read more
One needs to learn from setbacks, experience depression, come out of it, stay focused, keep your future in mind and achieve what you want. Today we have done more than 4000 robotic surgeries, mentored many institutions like AIIMS, SGPGI, Adyar, Apollo, Yashoda, Fortis etc., did more than 200 academic programs for students. Worked in top … Read more
Four factors contribute to the success of the robotic assisted surgery 1. Anatomy and awareness of the site to be operated 2.Planning the procedure after understanding it 3.Surgical skills of the surgeon 4. Most important-proper patient positioning and port placements. The purpose of patient positioning and port placements are maintaining the safety of the patient, … Read more
Minimally invasive non cancer Gyneac surgeries need more care and caution as complications are not accepted and patients expect good results unlike in Gyneac cancers . Recently we received calls from two patients one with stage 3 endometriosis and another with multiple fibroids that they have conceived after our surgery.The sweetest news for a Surgeon … Read more
TRANS ANAL TME (TaTME) await more data and till then continue Robotic assisted Surgery Ta TME approach was supposed to be the next miracle surgery for rectal cancers. But we always felt that it has very very selective indications and needs proper training. We did 12 cases for post RT and post Surgery recurrences and … Read more
https://www.roboticsurgeryindia.in/ Feel proud to be working at Apollo Hospitals, one of India’s leading healthcare institutions. Honorable Chairman is a visionary leader in the field of healthcare and has played a significant role in shaping the medical landscape in India. Under his leadership, Apollo Hospitals has grown into a network of hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic centers, … Read more
Uniportal Robotic Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery is being standardised at our center and we found it better tolerated especially so in high risk lung cancer cases. The video shows the technique where we use the camera in the center port than laterally. URATS has the advantage of easy conversion in an emergency, can shuffle ports at … Read more