AIIMS Raipur Crosses 100 Robotic Surgeries in Four Months, Setting New Benchmark for Public Healthcare Adoption
AIIMS Raipur started its robotic programme in August this year to expand access to advanced surgical care for patients across Central India
Round-the-clock access to simulation-based training is helping shorten the learning curve, strengthen surgical proficiency and improve patient outcomes
Dr. Amit Sharma of the Urology Department achieved operating times of 154 to 170 minutes for prostate surgeries, outperforming the global average of roughly 200 minutes
AIIMS Raipur has completed 100 robotic-assisted surgeries within 4 months of launching its robotic programme, marking an important milestone for advanced surgical care in Central India. This progress has been supported by a strong simulation-led training ecosystem, with 5 surgeons trained on the da Vinci platform and 24x7 access to simulation modules. The centre has already performed a range of procedures, including Nephrectomy, Cystectomy, Hemicolectomy, Prostatectomy, Pyeloplasty, Hernia Repairs, Gastrectomy, Hysterectomy, reflecting both rapid adoption and growing clinical capability.
“Completing 100 robotic surgeries in a short time reflects the team’s disciplined approach to training and our focus on delivering consistent, high-quality care. Our priority is to ensure patients benefit meaningfully from this technology, and we are seeing that in practice: smaller incisions, less pain, reduced blood loss, shorter hospital stays, and quicker recovery. These improvements make the overall care experience smoother for patients and reaffirm the importance of building a strong, well-supported ecosystem for safe and effective adoption of the technology,” said Dr. Ashok Jindal, Executive Director, AIIMS Raipur.
AIIMS Raipur began its robotic-assisted surgery programme in August this year, becoming the first government hospital in Central India to offer this technology. The programme aims to make minimally invasive care more accessible for patients in Chhattisgarh and neighboring states, while also creating a structured pathway for surgeon training and academic development with the collaboration of Dr. Debajyoti Mohanty( Department of General Surgery), Dr. Amit Sharma (Department of Urology), Dr. Sarita Agrawal(Department of Gyn and Obgs), and Dr. Subrata Singha (Department of Anesthesia) and the entire AIIMS Robotic Team.
Reflecting on this milestone, Dr. Debajyoti Mohanty, Professor and Head of General Surgery at AIIMS Raipur, said, “This achievement reflects AIIMS Raipur’s growing strength in robotic-assisted surgery. Improved operating efficiency is enabling us to manage more cases each day, reduce patient waiting times especially for general surgeries—and expand access to advanced robotic care across Chhattisgarh and neighboring states.”
This rapid progress is powered by the surgeons’ dedication to continuous learning, disciplined simulation-based practice, and the thoughtful use of advanced technology to improve patient outcomes. This is further supported by Intuitive’s simulation platform that helps learners progress from basic safety tasks to more advanced clinical skills. This combination has enabled surgeons like Dr. Amit Sharma, Additional Professor of Urology & Renal Transplant at AIIMS Raipur, to achieve operating times of 154 to 170 minutes for prostate surgeries, well below the global average of about 200 minutes.
“The structured training, combined with focused hands-on practice on the simulation platform, made a significant difference. Within the first 10–15 days, I was able to rehearse several key procedural steps, which built my confidence and readiness for live surgery. Driven by the urgency to serve patients without delay, this preparation enabled me to begin operating within just three days of training. It also allowed me to care for more patients in a timely manner, completing 52 cases in 90 days with consistently lower console times and highly efficient prostate surgeries,” said Dr. Sharma.
With this milestone, AIIMS Raipur is positioned to strengthen its role as a regional centre of excellence for robotic-assisted surgery, offering patients timely access to advanced care while training the next generation of surgeons in Central India.
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