Laparoscopic, robotic surgeries revolutionising urology: Experts

Urologists from across the country attend national-level training and scientific update programme titled ‘LAP-URO'24’ organised by Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City

Hyderabad: Laparoscopic and robotic surgeries are revolutionising urology, offering more precision, better outcomes and an improved quality of life for patients, said urologists drawn from various parts of the country in a national-level training and scientific update programme titled ‘LAP-URO’24’ organised by Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, on Sunday.

The programme featured a wide range of live surgeries, including laparoscopic simple nephrectomy, retro-peritoneoscopic nephrectomy, adrenalectomy and robotic prostatectomy.

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The discussions further emphasised the role of modern technology in transforming surgical procedures, making them safer and more effective.

Dr Gutta Srinivas, senior urologist and kidney transplant surgeon of Yashoda Hospitals, said, “Through programmes such as LAP-URO, we aim to foster innovation in minimally invasive surgeries, ensuring that our patients receive the best care possible, with the least discomfort and quickest recovery times. ”

Events such as LAP-URO’24 are crucial for the continuous development of expertise and the incorporation of the latest technology in everyday practice, he added.

Experts, including Prof Dr Anant Kumar, Dr Arvind Ganpule, Dr Jamal Rizvi and Dr Sreeharsha, engaged in in-depth discussions on key topics ranging from radical prostatectomy to renal transplants, setting new benchmarks in urological care.