First Robot-Assisted Heart Surgery Performed at GMC Nagpur

In a groundbreaking achievement for public healthcare in India, GMC Nagpur has successfully completed the nation's first-ever robot-assisted CABG surgery in a government medical institution

The global robot-assisted surgery market has experienced remarkable growth, with the market size valued at USD 10.10 billion in 2023 and projected to reach USD 37.36 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 16.5%. (Representative image: Freepic)

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02 Mar 2025, 5:30 pm

Summary

Government Medical College (GMC), Nagpur, has achieved an impressive medical success by performing its first robot-assisted coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery successfully. This landmark achievement makes GMC Nagpur the first government medical institution in India to perform such an advanced procedure.

Way Forward in the Medical Industry

This Robotic heart surgery marks a significant role in access to healthcare, especially for economically vulnerable patients in India. With robotic-assisted techniques, the institution is now equipped to provide cardiac care with better accuracy and faster recovery times.

This success opens new doors for advanced cardiac treatment for economically weak patients in Central India. We are committed to bringing the best technology to those who need it the most.

Dr Raj Gajbhiye, Dean of GMC Nagpur

The Expert medical team

The complex surgery was performed with a dedicated team from the Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (CVTS) Department under the leadership of Dr. Raj Gajbhe, Dean, GMC Nagpur. Key partners include:

With Dr. Satish Das (Head of CVTS), Dr.Batkal, Dr.Kunal Ravekar, and Dr.Anish
The anesthesia team was led by Dr. Wali Fatima Lulu and supported by Dr. Yogesh Zawar and Dr. Ketki Ramtek.
Robotic assistance experts, including Dr.Bhupesh Tirpude, Dr. Hemant Bhanarkar, Dr. Gayatri Deshpande, and Dr. Vikrant Akulwar.
Renowned cardiac surgeon Dr.Sudhir Shrivastava provided remote guidance through teleproctoring.

Rapid global adoption of robotic-assisted surgery, with significant variations in implementation rates across different regions and specialties. For instance, in England, 32% of acute NHS trusts have at least one surgical robot.(Representative image: Freepic)

Advantages of Robotic Heart Surgery

Dr.Das emphasized the benefits of robotic-assisted heart surgery, highlighting:

It is a minimally invasive procedure that reduces the risk of complications.
Faster recovery time, allowing patients to resume normal activities sooner.
Better accuracy leads to better surgical results.

Robotic heart surgery is less invasive, reduces recovery time, and leads to better patient outcomes. We are excited to introduce this technology for the benefit of our patients

Dr.Satish Das, HoD of CVTS

This achievement brings hope and advanced healthcare closer to the common people, making life-saving heart surgery more accessible, safer, and effective

Dr.Avinash Gawande, GMCH medical superintendent

Paving the way for advanced cardiac therapies

Dr. Gajbhiye is confident that this breakthrough will open the door to more advanced heart treatments, especially for underprivileged patients. Dr. Avinash Gawande, Medical Superintendent, said this achievement marks the launch of GMC Nagpur's Robotic Cardiac Surgery Program, making life-saving heart surgeries more accessible, safe, and effective for the general public.

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