Fortis Escorts Okhla Road New Delhi Launches State-of-The-Art Surgical Robot

New Delhi : Fortis Escorts, Okhla Road, New Delhi today launched the Next Gen Surgical Robot, setting new benchmarks in the field of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery (CTVS), Urology & GI Surgery. This surgical robot is, in fact, the next-gen medical technology that will help in performing complex surgeries in a precise and controlled manner. This is a significant advancement in robotic-assisted surgery, enabling minimally invasive procedures that will reduce the recovery time of patients after surgery and also reduce the risk of complications. Overall, patients will get better results.

This surgical robot was launched by the Chief Guest Smt. Smriti Irani (BJP Leader & Former Union Minister). Present on the occasion were Dr Ashok Seth, Chairman, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute & Fortis Healthcare Medical Council, Dr Bishnu Panigrahi, Group Head – MSOG, Dr Z S Meharwal – Chairman & Head – Adult Cardiac Surgery, VAD Programme & Heart Transplant Fortis Escorts, Okhla, New Delhi, Dr Ritwik Raj Bhuyan, Director, Adult Cardiac Surgery, Dr Milind Hote, Director, Adult Cardiac Surgery, Dr Paresh Jain, Director, Urology & Kidney Transplant, Dr Sanjay Verma, Director, Minimal Access, GI & Bariatric Surgery and Dr Vikram Aggarwal, Facility Director, Fortis Escorts, Okhla.

Speaking at the launch, Smt Smriti Irani, Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Union Minister said, “I congratulate Fortis Healthcare for providing leadership in adopting advanced medical technology like surgical robots. This innovation is a significant step towards improving patient care, faster recovery and minimally invasive procedures. Fortis' commitment to excellence ensures that patients receive world-class treatment and will further strengthen India's leadership in healthcare innovation."

Dr Ritwik Raj Bhuyan, Director, Adult Cardiac Surgery, Fortis Escorts, Okhla, New Delhi said, "The surgical robot is different from other surgical systems in that its open console design gives the surgeon a 3D view of the surgery site. This increases precision and eliminates the need for large bone cuts during cardiac procedures. The 360-degree vision allows a clearer view of the internal structures, resulting in more efficient tissue handling and reduced post-surgical trauma. In cardiac bypass operations, it enables complete restoration of blood flow to the blocked arteries and also minimizes surgical scarring. In addition, certain valve repair procedures and closure of other congenital heart defects are also performed with just 2 small pinhole incisions, and the patient is discharged within 3 days of surgery.”