Bengaluru : Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road has become the fastest hospital in India to complete 3,000 robot-assisted surgeries using the advanced Da Vinci Xi surgical system, marking a significant milestone in the country’s robotic surgery landscape.
The achievement was commemorated at a special event in Bengaluru, attended by Shri U.T. Khader, Hon’ble Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka, who praised the hospital’s contribution to advancing patient-centric healthcare through innovation.
Since launching its robotic surgery programme in 2018, Fortis Bannerghatta has developed one of India’s most comprehensive robotic surgery programmes, covering 12 specialties, including Urology, Kidney Transplantation, Gynaecology, Surgical Oncology, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Cardiac Surgery and ENT. The hospital is among the few in India equipped with two Da Vinci Xi robotic systems under one roof and is home to the country’s first TREAT (Total Robot Enabled and Assisted Transplant) Programme for robotic kidney transplantation.
The hospital highlighted several successful patient outcomes, including a 77-year-old prostate cancer patient who underwent robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, a 39-year-old woman who recovered quickly after robot-assisted hysterectomy, and a 49-year-old patient from Tanzania who successfully underwent minimally invasive coronary artery bypass surgery.
Dr. Mohan Keshavamurthy, Principal Director – Renal Sciences, Fortis Hospitals, Bengaluru, said, “Completing 3,000 robotic surgeries is a significant clinical milestone that reflects years of sustained commitment to innovation, precision and surgical excellence. More importantly, it demonstrates how robotic surgery has transformed the management of complex diseases by enabling greater precision, enhanced safety and faster recovery for patients. At Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, we have built one of India’s most comprehensive robotic surgery programmes by combining advanced technology with multidisciplinary expertise and continuous clinical learning. As we look ahead, our focus remains on advancing robotic surgery, training the next generation of surgeons and making world-class minimally invasive care accessible to many more patients.”
Dr. Rubina Shanawaz, Additional Director – Urogynaecology, Gynaec-Oncology, Laparascopic & Robotic Surgery, Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, said, “Robotic surgery is transforming women’s healthcare by enabling us to perform complex gynaecological procedures with greater precision while minimising surgical trauma. It allows us to effectively manage conditions such as fibroids, endometriosis and complex hysterectomies, helping women recover faster and return to their normal lives sooner with improved quality of life.”
Dr. Sudarshan GT, Director – MICS and Robotic Cardiac Surgery, Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, said, “Minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery are changing the way heart disease is treated. By using smaller incisions, we can reduce surgical trauma, shorten recovery time and help carefully selected patients return to normal life sooner, without compromising on safety or outcomes.”
Mr. Gautham CB, Facility Director, Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, said, “ Completing 3,000 robotic surgeries on the Da Vinci Xi platform reflects the trust our patients place in our clinical expertise and our sustained investment in cutting-edge technology, world-class infrastructure and innovation. Today, Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road has one of India’s most comprehensive robotic surgery programmes, and we remain committed to expanding access to advanced, minimally invasive surgical care across multiple specialties.”
To mark the milestone, Fortis also hosted SURGX 2026, its flagship robotic surgery conference, featuring live surgical demonstrations, hands-on workshops and Continuing Medical Education (CME) sessions with leading national and international experts, reinforcing its commitment to advancing robotic-assisted surgical care in India.