Over 250 robotic assisted surgeries at MNJ Cancer Hospital
MNJ Cancer Hospital in Hyderabad has performed over 250 robotic-assisted cancer surgeries in the past 30 months for economically weaker patients. Most of these were gynaecological procedures, helping improve access to precise and minimally invasive cancer care
Hyderabad: In the past 30 months, cancer specialists from MNJ Cancer Hospital, Red Hills, have successfully conducted over 250 robotic-assisted cancer surgeries for patients from economically weaker sections.
Around 150 of these were related to gynaecological cancer surgeries in the past 24 months. These surgeries were primarily for cancers of the cervix, uterus and ovary, conditions that often require surgery in anatomically narrow pelvic spaces where precision is critical.
Dr Ramesh Maturi, Head, Surgical Oncology, MNJ Cancer Hospital, said, “Our experience with the da Vinci surgical system has improved our ability to conduct gynaecological cancer surgeries, where surgery is often performed in anatomically narrow pelvic spaces.”
At MNJ Institute, robotic-assisted surgery has been adopted selectively for complex pelvic procedures, including radical hysterectomies and staging surgeries, especially in cases where standard laparoscopic approaches may be technically challenging.
Director, MNJ Cancer Hospital, Dr Joseph Benjamen, said, “Experience at MNJ Cancer Hospital reflects how advanced surgical platforms, when applied judiciously in government hospitals, can contribute to improving access to minimally invasive cancer care for poor patients.”
Dr Umakanth Goud and Dr Murlidhar, Professors and Unit Heads, Department of Surgical Oncology at MNJ Institute of Oncology, and their teams played key roles in conducting the surgeries.
