It further reinforces the hospital’s position as a leading centre for roboticprocedures in Gujarat, catering to patients not only from Ahmedabad but also from neighbouringregions seeking advanced surgical care.
Apollo Hospitals International Ltd., Ahmedabad marked a significant milestone in advanced surgical care as Dr. Vishal C Soni, Head of Department- Minimal Access & Robotic Surgery, Apollo Hospitals International Ltd., Ahmedabad, successfully performed and demonstrated two live robotic surgical procedures- Cholecystectomy and Inguinal Hernia Repair, at the prestigious ARIS Congress 2026 held at Guwahati. Dr. Vishal C Soni, Head of Department- Minimal Access & Robotic Surgery, Apollo Hospitals International Ltd., Ahmedabad, said, “Live surgical demonstrations play an important role in advancing clinical learning and fostering collaboration within the surgical community. The ability to perform and share these procedures in real time reflects both the maturity of robotic platforms and the readiness of teams to adopt technology-driven surgical approaches.” The procedures were performed at Apollo Hospitals International Ltd. (AHIL), Gujarat, and were seamlessly transmitted in real time using the Intuitive Hub platform by Intuitive Surgical, enabling interactive learning and knowledge sharing with the surgical community present at the conference. Gujarat, and particularly Ahmedabad, has been witnessing a steady rise in the adoption of advanced and minimally invasive surgical techniques, driven by increasing patient awareness, demand for faster recovery, and access to specialised care. In this evolving healthcare landscape, robot assisted surgery is playing a pivotal role in enhancing surgical precision and outcomes, while reducing hospital stay and post-operative discomfort for patients. The live demonstration brought into focus the growing role of robot assisted surgery in modern clinical practice and the importance of integrating advanced digital ecosystems to enable real-time collaboration, training, and dissemination of best practices across geographies. The demonstration was well received by the attending surgical community, underscoring the relevanceof such platforms in strengthening surgical capabilities and accelerating the adoption of robotic techniques across centres. This achievement reflects Apollo Hospitals International Ltd., Ahmedabad’s continued focus on clinicalexcellence, adoption of advanced technologies, and strengthening its capabilities in minimally invasiveand robotic surgery. It further reinforces the hospital’s position as a leading centre for roboticprocedures in Gujarat, catering to patients not only from Ahmedabad but also from neighbouringregions seeking advanced surgical care.Key highlights of the initiative include the successful execution of two live robotic surgical cases, participation at a premier national surgical conference, effective use of a digital surgical ecosystem forknowledge dissemination, and strengthened positioning in the field of robotic surgery.This milestone aligns with Apollo’s broader vision of expanding access to advanced surgical care and building robust robotic surgery programs that contribute to improved patient outcomes and clinical innovation across Gujarat and beyond.
