Safdarjung Hospital set to telecast laparoscopy surgeries

The professor further added that from the time the website has been launched, it has helped to connect many doctors across the globe, especially urologists from the US and Europe who have approached the hospital authorities for collaboration.

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Earlier Safdarjung hospital implemented 2D technology for conducting surgeries, Dr Kumar mentioned that the latest technology has helped to increase the number of surgeries.

"With shifting to 3D laparoscopy technology we are now conducting around 4-5 surgeries per day which was previously two or three. The 3D technology allows a better vision, the surgeries are more precise, takes less time and less chances of blood loss," he added.

Another benefit of the 3D technology,  is that it helps to soothe after the surgery which is usually the most difficult part in any laparoscopy.

According to Dr Kumar, the robotic surgical procedure reduces the duration of the operation and the chances of the risk of error as a surgeon only has to manoeuvre the robotic arms using a command centre with a 3D screen that looks like a computer.

"The cost of establishment of robotic surgery procedures is very tough. There are private hospitals which conduct robotic surgeries and the cost is about Rs 4-5 lakh, while here at Safdarjung a patient below poverty line gets it done without any payment while those admitted in private wards will have to pay a subsidised amount," Dr Kumar said.