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AIIMS Delhi Installs Da Vinci Surgical Robot for Robotic-Assisted Surgery Training

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The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi has taken a significant step in advancing surgical education and innovation by installing a da Vinci Surgical Robot at its skills, e-learning and telemedicine facility. This marks the first installation of Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci system for training at a government medical college in India. The facility is designed to train doctors in robotic-assisted surgery, and its launch is expected to improve surgical precision, reduce recovery times, and elevate patient care across the country.

Key Takeaways:

  • AIIMS Delhi has installed a da Vinci Surgical Robot at its skills, e-learning and telemedicine (SET) facility, marking the first installation of Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci system for training at a government medical college in India.
  • The facility is the second robotic platform at AIIMS Delhi, making it the only centre in the country with two robots dedicated exclusively to training.
  • The da Vinci system will allow trainees to gain exposure across specialities, including urology, gynaecology, general surgery, oncology, and head and neck surgery.
  • The installation of the da Vinci Surgical Robot is expected to improve surgical precision, reduce recovery times, and elevate patient care across the country.
  • Older models of da Vinci robots cost Rs.8-20 crore, excluding annual service fees.
  • Surgeons will be able to mentor and guide the next generation of robotic surgeons, benefiting residents with early exposure to advanced minimally invasive techniques.
  • The training centre is expected to reduce the need for surgeons to travel abroad and pay large sums of money for access to such training.

Statistics:

  • The da Vinci Surgical Robot has been installed at AIIMS Delhi at a cost of Rs. [Unknown] (not specified in the article).
  • Older models of da Vinci robots cost Rs.8-20 crore, including annual service fees.
  • The da Vinci system allows trainees to gain exposure across 5 specialities: urology, gynaecology, general surgery, oncology, and head and neck surgery.

Sources:

  • AIIMS Delhi's statement to the press.
  • Dr. M Srinivas's quote in the article.
  • Dr. Amlesh Seth's quote in the article.
  • Hindustan Times (Published by HT Digital Content Services).

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