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The Urology and Kidney Transplant Department of Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences has completed 100 robotic surgeries within just three months, marking a major milestone in advanced surgical care.

Installed in April, the robotic surgical system has primarily been used to treat urological cancers, with 75 per cent of the procedures performed on patients suffering from prostate, kidney, bladder, and adrenal gland cancers. The remaining 25 per cent involved other urological conditions. Notably, all 100 surgeries were performed free of cost. In comparison, similar procedures cost approximately Rs 1.5 lakh at other institutions such as SGPGI.

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According to institute officials, the Lohia administration had committed to offering the first 200 robotic surgeries free of charge following the installation of the robotic machine. Meanwhile, although KGMU has also acquired a robotic system, its utilisation rate remains significantly lower.

Director Prof CM Singh and CMS Prof Vikram Singh congratulated the Urology team for this achievement. Prof Ishwar Ram Ghayal, Head of the Urology Department, and Prof Alok Srivastava emphasised that the robotic system has made complex surgeries much easier, allowing for higher surgical volume in less time and drastically reducing patient waiting lists.

Doctors highlighted that robotic surgery offers numerous advantages over traditional methods—including minimal pain, smaller incisions, faster recovery, shorter hospital stays, and enhanced surgical precision.

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According to Dr Sanjit Singh of the Urology Department and Prof PK Das, Head of Anaesthesia, robotic assistance is proving especially effective for kidney and prostate cancer patients, as well as those with bladder and adrenal gland tumours. It also simplifies procedures such as the removal of urinary obstructions and damaged kidneys.

With the current pace and success, the institute expects to perform over 500 robotic surgeries annually, setting a new benchmark in public healthcare services in Uttar Pradesh.