PUNE: In a move to strengthen the healthcare ecosystem of Pune and Maharashtra at large, DPU Super Specialty Hospital, Pimpri, Pune, pioneers another achievement by launching the first dedicated Institute of Robotic Thoracic Surgery in the city and the second across Maharashtra. This Centre of Excellence was launched under the aegis of Dr. Bhagyashree P. Patil, Pro-Chancellor, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pimpri, Pune; and at the hands of Dr. Aneez D.B. Ahmed, Director & Senior Consultant Robotic Thoracic Surgery, Singapore.
Honoring the event with their esteemed presence were Dr. Yashraj Patil, Trustee & Treasurer; Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pimpri, Pune; Dr. J.S. Bhawalkar, Dean, Dr. D. Y Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pune; Dr. H.H. Chavan, Medical Superintendent, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pune; and Dr. Manisha Karmarkar, CEO, DPU Super Specialty Hospital, Pimpri, Pune. Senior medical experts of the hospital including Dr. Rahul Kendre, Lung Transplant Physician and Interventional Pulmonologist; Dr. Sameer Chauhan, Minimally Invasive & Robotic Surgeon, who will be leading the unit under the tutelage of Dr. Anurag Garg, HOD, Cardiothoracic Surgery. Also present were other dignitaries from the senior management of DPU Super Specialty Hospital, Pimpri, Pune to commemorate the occasion.
This newly launched Centre of Excellence will primarily offer minimally invasive thoracic surgeries including Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgeries (VATS) and Robotic-Assisted Thoracic Surgeries (RATS) for several complexities including lung tumors, tumors in the chest wall, anterior and posterior mediastinal tumors, and bullous disease of lungs and thymoma.
The commencement of this unit is in response to the need for a state-of-the-art dedicated robotic thoracic surgery department as there are just a handful of centers equipped to perform this nature of surgery across the state and country at large. This Centre of Excellence launched at DPU Super Specialty Hospital, Pimpri, Pune, is backed by a world-class robotic system – 4th Generation Da Vinci Xi, which will be used to perform the surgeries and is the most revered and established surgical robotic system across the globe with a proven track record.
The launch of this dedicated department of robotic thoracic surgery will benefit the patients of Pune and neighborhood cities like Satara, Sangli, Kolhapur, and Nashik as they will be able to access this world-class treatment facility without having to travel to distant cities or states. The OPD for consultation will be hosted from Monday to Friday at DPU Super Specialty Hospital, Pimpri, Pune and patients will be attended to on an appointment basis to enable a seamless experience.
Commenting on the launch, Dr. P.D. Patil, Chancellor, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pimpri, Pune, said, “We aim to establish Pune as a leading destination for healthcare tourism by creating an all-inclusive healthcare infrastructure for the benefit of our citizens. This landmark development is a significant move that honors this commitment and addresses the demand for a state-of-the-art robotic thoracic surgery department, benefiting Pune and neighboring cities. Going forward, we are dedicated to continually upgrading and strengthening our infrastructure with cutting-edge technology in the best interest of our city and people.”
Dr. Bhagyashree Patil, Pro-Chancellor, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pimpri, Pune, commented “We as a leading healthcare institute are driven to be on our front foot when it comes to enabling a robust infrastructure and world-class treatment facilities in the best interest of our citizens. The launch of this new Centre of Excellence about Robotic Thoracic Surgeries is a strong testament to our commitment and we are overjoyed to bring this one-of-a-kind world-class procedure to the people of Pune and Maharashtra at large.”
Dr. Yashraj Patil, Trustee & Treasurer, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pimpri, Pune, commented “The launch of a dedicated department for robotic thoracic surgery was the need of the hour and we are proud to pioneer another major landmark in the history of Pune’s medical landscape. Being a leader in healthcare, we strive to go a notch higher when it comes to building a holistic medical infrastructure and promoting patient-centricity across levels. This move reflects our commitment to the same.”
Dr. Manisha Karmarkar, CEO, of DPU Super Specialty Hospital, Pimpri, Pune, stated “As the pioneers to bring the world’s best robotic surgical system to Pune, we are excited to add another feather of remarkable achievement to our hat with this launch. Our focus remains persistent on providing the most advanced and quality healthcare amenities with patient-centricity as the core belief.”
Dr. Aneez D.B. Ahmed, Director of Robotic Thoracic Surgery, said “This innovative Robotic Thoracic Surgery Department offers numerous advantages, such as performing highly intricate surgeries through smaller incisions and providing a 3D magnified view for better pathology localization, thus enhancing precision and efficiency as compared to traditional methods. Going forward, our vision is to start a dedicated cardiothoracic robotic surgery program.”
Dr. Sameer Chauhan, Minimally Invasive & Robotic Surgeon, DPU Super Specialty Hospital, Pimpri, Pune, stated, “This move will provide ample benefits to patients, right from reduced need for blood transfusions, minimal complications resulting in faster recovery times, allowing them to resume normal activities sooner. We extend our sincere thanks to the leadership of DPU Super Specialty Hospital, Pimpri, Pune, for empowering us with this first-of-its-kind department in Pune, which will help deliver significant benefits to patients in need.”
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