Dr. V. Karthik Chandra chief consultant surgical oncologist and robotic surgeon at Medicover Hospitals addressing the media in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.
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Medicover Hospitals has successfully completed 100 highly complex robotic cancer surgeries in Visakhapatnam. This is a significant step forward in providing high-precision, state-of-the-art cancer care locally, said Dr. V. Karthik Chandra, chief consultant surgical oncologist and robotic surgeon.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Dr. V. Karthik Chandra said that the hospital has performed 396 robotic surgeries in the past year, out of which 100 were robotic onco-surgeries. These surgeries were performed using one of the most advanced robotic systems, the 4th generation ‘da Vinci X’ robotic surgical platform, and that the system’s high-definition 3D vision and exceptional flexibility allow for the highest precision even in the most delicate deep spaces.
This advanced technology has turned out to be a boon for patients in difficult situations, such as elderly patients, obese patients, complex pelvic, and deep tumors. “Our goal is to provide world-class, minimally-invasive cancer surgery with the highest precision and safety standards,” said Dr. Karthik Chandra, who underwent training at the Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai.
The surgeries performed so far include uterine (endometrial) cancer surgeries, gastrointestinal cancer surgeries, and thyroid surgeries. Compared to traditional open surgery, the robotic approach offers significant benefits to patients, including less pain, less bleeding, fewer complications, faster recovery, and shorter hospital stay, helping patients return to their normal routine quickly.
Dr. Chodisetti Subbarao, urologist, and Dr. Kiranmayi Gottapu, senior consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, spoke.
Published – November 30, 2025 10:54 pm IST
