Visakhapatnam: Renowned Surgical Gastroenterologist and Robotic Surgeon Dr. B. B. Das, CARE Hospitals, Visakhapatnam achieved a landmark 1,000 Robotic Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgeries within just 18 months, reinforcing Eastern India’s leadership in advanced, precision-driven gastrointestinal care.
CARE Hospitals’ rapid adoption of advanced medical technology is transforming gastrointestinal care in Eastern India, emphasizing high-precision treatments with enhanced safety, accuracy, and quicker patient recovery.
Dr. B. B. Das, Clinical Director of Surgical Gastroenterology & Robotic Surgery, brings decades of experience in minimally invasive and robotic procedures, providing safer and more precise GI surgeries across Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and neighboring regions.
The integration of the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System has improved surgical outcomes by enabling superior precision, minimizing tissue damage, and shortening recovery times for complex GI procedures.
Dr. Das noted that performing 1,000 robotic GI surgeries in just 18 months demonstrates how technology is reshaping care in the region. Robotic platforms offer enhanced dexterity, visualization, and control while navigating delicate anatomy, directly improving patient safety, reducing postoperative discomfort, and allowing faster discharge.
Patient cases highlighted the transformative impact of robotic surgery: a 50-year-old woman underwent a combined robotic gallbladder removal and hysterectomy through sub-centimeter ports and returned home pain-free within 48 hours; a 63-year-old patient received a scarless robotic hernia repair with precise mesh placement and recovered without discomfort; a patient with pancreatic stones and uncontrolled diabetes had a complex robotic pancreatojejunostomy with smooth recovery and minimal pain; and a 15-year-old boy with life-threatening splenic bleeding was treated with a robotic splenectomy, avoiding a large incision and ensuring rapid recovery with negligible blood loss.
Mr. Subhash Reddy, COO of CARE Hospitals, emphasized that completing 1,000 robotic GI surgeries in such a short time reflects the expertise of clinical teams and patient trust, and highlights the growing role of technology-driven, patient-centered healthcare.
Robotic procedures offer clear clinical advantages: reduced blood loss, lower infection risk, minimal postoperative pain, faster rehabilitation, and improved surgical precision, driving wider adoption in the region.
CARE Hospitals continues to invest in upgraded robotic platforms, advanced imaging systems, multidisciplinary GI care pathways, and enhanced recovery protocols (ERAS), positioning Visakhapatnam as a hub for advanced gastrointestinal care in Eastern India.