Int’l moot tomorrow to explore new avenues of robotic surgery

Pakistan Society of Robotic Surgeons and the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) are jointly organizing a seminar on Saturday to explore new avenues of achieving more success in the world of robotic surgery.

The seminar also intends to keep the medical profession abreast with the latest cutting-edge technology and extend its benefit to those who need it. The moot is attended by some eminent robotic surgeons from many parts of the world, including the UK, Australia and India, besides from the host country.

Robotic surgery is latest technology which has ushered in the world of surgical sciences with rapid popularity due to several advantages it holds in its fold. Keyhole incisions, minimal blood loss, shorter stay in hospital are few salient features which have greatly contributed to the popularity of the new surgery. Apart from the developed world. the robotic technology has gained momentum in many developing countries, including India.

However, despite the advantages there is a negative debate which is being carried out due to high cost of one single surgical procedure. The SIUT, which offers free treatment to its patients, has maintained that investment in technology has been made keeping in view its own economics. The initial investment in robotic surgical technology will go a long way in achieving more milestones by the adoption of technology in other multiple disciplines.

The SIUT launched its robotic surgery programme in 2017 by sharing with the Civil Hospital Karachi and laid a strong foundation of expertise and skills. So far, over 2,000 procedures have been carried out at the SIUT.

“Based upon its success, the SIUT extended its road map of success in its institutional network across the Sindh province where 200 robotic surgeries have been performed. Steadfast commitment to innovation and overall wellbeing of the SIUT stands as beacon of hope in revolutionizing surgical care and shaping a much better quality of life and healthier future for population at large,” said a press release issued by the SIUT.