Apollo Hospitals Performs First Surgery in India Using Da Vinci 5 Robotic System
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru has performed the first surgery in India using the Da Vinci 5 robotic surgical system developed by Intuitive. This advanced technology features Force Feedback, allowing surgeons to sense tissue pressure during operations, enhancing precision across specialties including cardiac, oncology, gynecology, gastrointestinal, and urology surgeries. The system assists surgeons via a console but does not operate independently. Dr Preetha Reddy highlighted this as a commitment to advancing healthcare through technology.
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thetribune broke this story on 29 Oct, 01:17 pm. Other outlets followed.