Pune: In a groundbreaking medical achievement, Pune hospital, successfully employed advanced robotic technology to preserve the kidney function of a 60-day-old infant born with Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction of the left kidney. The infant suffered from a condition where the flow of urine out of the kidney was blocked, poses a serious threat to the infant’s … Read more
Thiruvananthapuram: For the first time in state, robotic surgery for cancer treatment is going to be a reality, that too in the government sector, at Regional Cancer Centre (RCC), Thiruvananthapuram. At present robotic surgery for cancer treatment is available only in large-scale hospitals in the nation and in foreign countries. Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan will … Read more
By Dr Mandeep Singh Malhotra Cancer ranks as the second leading global cause of death, with one in six lives affected, according to the World Health Organization. In India, breast cancer, constituting 14 per cent of female cancers, poses a significant challenge. For every two women diagnosed, one sadly succumbs to the disease. In 2020, … Read more
Dr Karan Sehgal In the area of breast cancer treatment, technological advancements continue to reshape the landscape, offering new hope and improved outcomes for patients. Robotic mastectomy and breast reconstruction represent a revolutionary frontier in breast cancer surgery, combining precision, minimally invasive techniques, and enhanced aesthetic results. This article explores the recent strides in this … Read more
Sree Krishna Temple, Irinjadappily, a small temple in a sleepy village near Irinjalakuda in Thrissur district, is all set to create history in the festival culture of the State. Irinjadappilly Raman, an elephant, will be offered to the temple with all the traditional rituals. But Raman is not like the other elephants familiar to the … Read more
Lucknow: For the first time in Uttar Pradesh, the Department of Endocrine Surgery of Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) has performed robotic surgery to remove a 10 cm thyroid tumour. According to the SGPGIMS spokesperson, a 39-year-old married woman, resident of Barabanki had a thyroid lump in her neck, which was continuously … Read more
New Delhi: BLK-Max Super Specialty Hospital introduced an advanced integrated robotic system for spine surgery. The software platform is designed to increase the safety and accuracy of spine surgery and provides support to the spine surgical suite where precision and accuracy are key factors for best outcomes. The technology utilises artificial intelligence (AI) to visualise … Read more
Jodhpur: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur researchers designed robotic trainers that can be used in physiotherapy to treat lower limb disabilities. The research team was led by Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Jodhpur Dr Jayant Kumar Mohanta. Limb disability is a serious malady among Indians, and is caused by age-related ailments, … Read more
Changing Lives, One Limb at a Time A chance meeting at the 2013 Colorado State Science Fair would change the path of LaChappelle’s career. A little girl came up to him, curious about his invention. She was wearing a prosthetic on her right arm that was little more than a claw. He watched … Read more
Mumbai: There has been a major shift in the mindset from a few years back to now, people always felt Robotic surgery is too expensive and out of their reach. Due to the innovation in tech and rising awareness towards Robotic Surgery, this technology would soon become affordable to the masses. It is only when … Read more