Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road, has successfully treated a 53-year-old software engineer from Malaysia who underwent a robotic direct anterior hip replacement surgery. The patient had been suffering from chronic hip pain due to avascular necrosis (AVN) following a previous COVID-19 infection. Despite seeking treatment at multiple hospitals worldwide and undergoing two failed surgeries, he turned to […]
Apollo Cancer Centre Kolkata Performs India’s First-Ever Robotic Surgery for Rare Crossed Fused Ectopic Kidney
Apollo Cancer Centre (ACC), Kolkata, has once again demonstrated its commitment to cutting-edge medical advancements by successfully performing a Robotic Radical Nephrectomy on a 66-year-old male patient, who was diagnosed with a rare congenital anomaly known as “Crossed Fused Ectopic Kidney”. This condition, with fewer than 10 reported cases in medical literature, involves one kidney crossing […]
Immunotherapy a lifesaver for stage 4 renal cancer
Dr. Raghunath S.K, Senior Consultant and Director of Uro-oncology and Robotic Surgery HCG Cancer Centre, KR Road, Bangalore In the fight against kidney cancer, especially in its advanced stages, the advent of immunotherapy has brought new hope. Imagine your body's immune system as an army fighting invaders like germs. Immunotherapy gives this army special training and tools to […]
7 tips to prevent yourself from kidney cancer
Dr. Raghunath S.K, Senior Consultant and Director of Uro-oncology and Robotic Surgery – HCG Cancer Centre, KR Road, Bangalore Kidneys are organs, that work to filter waste products and excess fluids from your blood, maintain electrolyte balance, and regulate blood pressure. However, kidney health can be compromised by various factors, including lifestyle choices and medical […]
The Future of Bladder Cancer Treatment: Exploring the Potential of Robotic Surgery
Dr. Vipul Tilva, Uro Oncology and Robotic Surgeon, HCG Cancer Centre, Ahmedabad Urological conditions encompass a wide range of diseases affecting the urinary and male reproductive systems, impacting millions globally and posing significant challenges. Traditionally, treatments include surgery, medication, and lifestyle changes, which, while effective, often come with risks, side effects, and long recovery times. Bladder […]
Preventing Cervical Cancer: The Role of Lifestyle Choices and Healthy Habits
Dr. Kalpana Kothari, Chief of Gynaec Oncology Department, Consultant- Robotic Surgery and HIPEC Surgeon If you’re dealing with cervical cancer, it’s important to know that the disease often starts slowly, with changes in cervix cells called dysplasia. The main culprit is a persistent infection of certain types of the human papillomavirus (HPV). Cervical cancer is […]
Role of robotic surgery in cardiothoracic procedures
Dr Rajeev Vashisth, Sr. consultant (Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery), HCG Hospitals, Bhavnagar In recent years, the field of medicine has witnessed remarkable advancements in technology, transforming the landscape of surgical procedures. One such breakthrough is the integration of robotic surgery into cardiothoracic procedures, offering a new dimension to precision and minimally invasive interventions. Robotic […]