KGMU set to add 2 new Robotic surgery systems
King George's Medical University
Lucknow: King George’s Medical University (KGMU) is set to take a significant leap in advanced medical technology with the expansion of its robotic surgery program. The university will soon receive two new robotic surgical systems — one each for the Urology and Orthopaedics departments.
Currently, KGMU operates two robotic systems — installed in the General Surgery and Surgical Oncology departments — acquired through CSR funding six months ago. However, due to the high cost of robotic procedures, only 26 surgeries have been conducted using the systems so far.
According to KGMU spokesperson Prof KK Singh, the government has approved the purchase of a third robotic system for the Urology department at an estimated cost of Rs 28 crore. A proposal for a fourth system in Orthopaedics, costing around Rs 12 crore, is pending approval. These machines are expected to significantly aid complex urology and orthopaedic procedures, reports the Daily Jagran.
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While KGMU is expanding gradually, other institutions have advanced more rapidly in robotic care. The Lohia Institute, for example, has conducted over 100 robotic surgeries in Urology and Nephrology within the past three months alone, over 60% of which involved cancer treatment.
As part of its Independence Day initiatives, KGMU is set to launch two Hospital Revolving Fund (HRF) pharmacy outlets—one in the Orthopaedics Super Speciality Building and another in the Ophthalmology Department. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sonia Nityanand stated that patients will be able to purchase medicines and implants at prices 60–70% lower than market rates.
Speaking to the Daily Jagran, Prof Nityanand added that after securing the highest NAAC grade of A++ and surpassing PGI in scoring, KGMU is working towards NABH accreditation. Nineteen NAAC standards have been met in the last seven months as part of efforts to enhance patient services.
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