Jinnah Hospital Performs More Than 1,500 Robotic Surgeries
Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) has completed more than 1,500 robotic surgeries since launching its robotic surgery programme in October 2023, with the hospital now considering an expansion of the facility to accommodate increasing demand.
Hospital officials said JPMC is currently performing around eight to 10 robotic procedures each day. The combined value of the surgeries carried out so far is estimated to exceed Rs. 600 million.
Number of Procedures Expected to Rise
JPMC Deputy Director Dr. Saddam Saleh said the hospital could complete between 1,800 and 2,000 robotic surgeries by the end of 2026 if the current rate of procedures continues.
He added that patients are not required to pay an additional fee for robotic surgery at the facility. The treatment is being provided free of cost through funding allocated in the Sindh government’s healthcare budget.
The hospital is also planning to increase its capacity as more patients seek access to robotic-assisted procedures.
Smaller Incisions and Faster Recovery
Dr. Naresh Kumar, Head of JPMC’s Urology Department, said robotic technology has improved the hospital’s ability to perform complicated operations with greater precision.
According to him, conventional open surgery can sometimes require an incision measuring around 15 to 20 centimetres. Robotic procedures, by comparison, can often be performed through three much smaller openings.
The minimally invasive approach can help reduce blood loss and post-operative discomfort while allowing patients to recover more quickly.
3D View Helps Surgeons During Complex Procedures
Dr. Kumar explained that robotic systems also provide surgeons with a detailed three-dimensional view of the area being operated on.
This enhanced visualisation can be particularly useful during complex procedures, allowing surgeons to work with greater accuracy while operating through small incisions.
The continued expansion of robotic surgery at JPMC reflects the hospital’s efforts to increase access to advanced medical technology while providing treatment to patients without additional charges.
