The Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute (BIACH & RI) recently organized a special workshop focused on advanced robotic surgical techniques in uro-oncology. The two-day event brought together a team of skilled surgeons, led by Dr. Rakesh Sharma, along with Dr. Srivatsa Narasimha, Dr. Ashwin Giridhar, and Dr. Amiresh Mohan. The team performed complex robotic-assisted surgeries, including robotic radical prostatectomy, partial nephrectomy, radical cystectomy with intracorporeal ileal conduit, adrenalectomy, and radical nephrectomy.
The workshop was formally inaugurated by BIACH & RI Chairman, Nandamuri Balakrishna, in a special ceremony. Speaking at the event, he highlighted the hospital’s journey in robotic surgery, recalling that BIACH & RI introduced its first robotic surgical system in 2017. Since then, over 800 robotic-assisted surgeries have been successfully performed. He also announced that on January 31, 2025, the hospital launched its fourth-generation robotic surgical system, which will further enhance advanced surgical care at an affordable cost.
Balakrishna emphasized BIACH & RI’s commitment to staying at the forefront of medical innovation by continually introducing the latest technology for patient care. He also stressed the importance of conducting workshops and Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs to share knowledge with the medical community, ultimately benefiting doctors and patients alike.
The event was attended by several key figures from the hospital, including Trust Board Member Dr. Raghava Rao Polavarapu, CEO Dr. K. Krishniah, Medical Director Dr. T.S. Rao, Associate Director of Academics Dr. Kalpana Raghunath, and Medical Superintendent Dr. Phani Koteswara Rao. Head of the Uro-Oncology Wing, Dr. Rakesh Sharma, along with numerous doctors from both Telugu states, participated in the workshop. The event successfully provided a platform for medical professionals to learn and exchange expertise in advanced robotic surgery techniques.
