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Expansion of advanced surgical techniques in India

Overview

Medical institutions in New Delhi have been hosting specialized workshops to advance surgical techniques. Recent events included the 13th International Live Operative Workshop on Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PERCON 2026) at Apollo Spectra Hospital, which drew over 1,000 international participants, and India’s first two-day workshop dedicated to robotic cardiac surgery at Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital.

This focus on specialized training coincides with a rapid expansion of robotic-assisted surgery across India. The Delhi NCR region has emerged as a leader in this field, with robotic procedure volumes increasing nearly five-fold between 2021 and 2025. Surgeons at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) have noted the advantages of robotic systems, such as the da Vinci system, in providing high-definition visualization and enhanced control during complex procedures. Experts suggest that robotic technology may eventually become the standard, potentially phasing out conventional laparoscopy.

Entities

da Vinci system · All India Institute of Medical Sciences · Society of Robotic Surgery · Delhi NCR · J P Nadda

Timeline

  1. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Robotic surgery expands rapidly in India, led by Delhi NCR

    India is seeing a surge in robotic-assisted surgery, led by Delhi NCR, which saw a five-fold increase in procedures from 2021 to 2025. Experts highlight its precision in complex operations.

  2. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    New Delhi medical institutions host advanced surgical workshops

    Medical institutions in New Delhi hosted significant surgical workshops, including an international kidney stone treatment seminar and India’s first robotic cardiac surgery training event.

Sources

expresshealthcare.in · medicaldialogues.in · millenniumpost.in · news18.com