“ Robotic platforms expand what surgeons can achieve in the operating room. The systems give you three-dimensional, highdefinition vision and wristed tools that can move more freely than your hand.”
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This lowers indirect costs— critical in India, where much of healthcare spending comes directly from household savings.
For hospitals, robotic systems make procedures more consistent and outcomes more predictable, strengthening patient trust and generating referrals from smaller facilities.
Outside of the Big Cities
Robotic systems were once confined to large corporate hospitals in metro cities due to prohibitive purchase and maintenance costs. Intuitive Surgical’ s da Vinci platform long dominated the market, but with patents expiring, new entrants such as CMR Surgical’ s Versius, SSI Mantra( India), Medtronic’ s Hugo RAS, and Meril’ s Mozo are increasing competition and driving down prices.
Flexible ownership models— leasing, pay-per-use, and shared arrangements— are also lowering barriers to adoption. As a result, hospitals in tier-2 and tier-3 cities like Lucknow, Jaipur, Coimbatore, and Bhubaneswar are establishing robotic units. Patients now access advanced care closer to home, saving both travel time and money.
Rise in Metabolic Surgery
India is witnessing a surge in obesityrelated health challenges. NFHS-5( 2019 – 21) found that one in four adults is overweight. The Indian
Council of
“ Robotic platforms expand what surgeons can achieve in the operating room. The systems give you three-dimensional, highdefinition vision and wristed tools that can move more freely than your hand.”
Medical Research warns that obesity, high cholesterol, and abdominal fat contribute to diabetes,
hypertension, arthritis, and certain cancers.
While lifestyle changes and medication help some, surgery often offers the most effective long-term solution. Procedures such as sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass reduce stomach size and alter hunger-regulating hormones. Performed robotically, these surgeries are safer and more precise.
Long-term evidence supports their
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BioVoiceNews | September 2025