Hon’ble Chief Minister Sri A. Revanth Reddy congratulated The Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad, on achieving the extraordinary milestone of 1,000 robotic-assisted surgeries in less than three years – a landmark that reflects Telangana’s commitment to making advanced healthcare accessible to all.
The Chief Minister described this achievement as a transformative moment in public healthcare, bringing world-class robotic surgery within the reach of patients who could never have otherwise afforded such advanced treatment. He noted that the milestone is a testament to NIMS’ unwavering pursuit of excellence, innovation, and equitable healthcare delivery.
By integrating cutting-edge robotic technology into routine clinical practice, #NIMS has enhanced surgical precision, reduced postoperative pain and blood loss, shortened hospital stays, and enabled faster recovery, setting a new benchmark for public healthcare institutions across the country.
The Chief Minister commended Dr. Rahul Devraj, Director of NIMS, Senior Professor of Urology & Renal Transplantation, and Robotic Surgery Coordinator, along with the Departments of Urology, Surgical Gastroenterology, Surgical Oncology, Anaesthesiology, Nursing Services, Operation Theatre staff, and all supporting departments for their exceptional dedication, teamwork, and commitment in accomplishing this historic feat.
Of the 1,000 robotic-assisted surgeries, 590 were performed by the Department of Urology, 248 by Surgical Gastroenterology, and 162 by Surgical Oncology, covering a wide spectrum of complex urological, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, pancreatic, colorectal, gynecological, and oncological procedures.
Most significantly, over 90% of these surgeries were provided completely free of cost under Government-supported healthcare schemes, including Aarogyasri and the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (#CMRF), ensuring that state-of-the-art robotic surgical care reaches economically disadvantaged patients and reaffirming the Government of Telangana’s commitment to affordable, world-class healthcare for every citizen.
