The Future of Robotic Surgery in India: Chances for Hospitals and Medical Technology Companies
Dr Ashish Gautam shares insights on how the patients gain from robotic procedures through fewer complications, quicker recovery, and advanced care closer to home
From open procedures to laparoscopy and now roboticassisted interventions, each wave of technology has transformed patient care in India. Hospitals view robotics as a way to improve outcomes, while MedTech companies see opportunities to innovate. Robotic surgery is no longer limited to a single specialty— it is being applied in hernia repair, hepatobiliary surgery, colorectal procedures, gynecology, oncology, urology, and gastrointestinal operations. Bariatric and metabolic surgeries remain a major driver of growth, but they represent just one part of a broader shift.
Why Is Robotic Surgery Important?
Robotic platforms expand what surgeons can achieve in the operating room. They provide high-definition, three-dimensional visualization and wristed instruments that move with greater dexterity than the human hand. This enables higher precision, especially in complex cases such as reoperations involving scar tissue.
For patients, the benefits are significant: smaller incisions, reduced blood loss, less pain, and faster recovery. Hospital stays often shrink from a week to just two or three days, and patients return to work sooner. heathtech
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