Chandigarh:
In a remarkable achievement, world-renowned robotic surgeon, Dr Peter C. Lim, Medical Director of Gynecologic Oncology and Robotic Surgery at Center of Hope, and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine – who has the distinction of conducting the highest number of robotic surgeries in the world at more than 4000 – has especially flown down from the US to felicitate leading gynae robotic surgeon, Dr Swapna Misra, Director, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Fortis Hospital Mohali, and acknowledge her for eminent contribution in the field of robot-aided surgeries.
Dr Misra, who is also a Robotic Laparoscopic and Cancer Surgeon, has treated several women suffering from complex gynae ailments through the world’s most advanced 4th Generation Robot – Da Vinci Xi.
Dr Misra has undergone the most advanced training under Dr Peter Lim at San Diego in the US. She has also received the highest TR 500 training in the US and she is the only TR 500 trained robotic surgeon in the country.
Lauding the efforts of the Leadership Team at Fortis Mohali for the successful implementation of the Robot-aided Surgery Programme, Dr Peter, said, “I want to congratulate the Fortis management and robotic surgeons, including Dr Swapna Misra, for successfully conducting robot-aided surgeries and treating several patients suffering from complex diseases. I have mentored Dr Misra and she is truly capable of spearheading this unique robotic programme in the country.”
Dr Peter further said owing to the successful implementation of the Robot- Aided Programme at Fortis Hospital Mohali, Fortis Mohali had recently procured another 4th Generation Robot – Da Vinci Xi, to cater to the growing demands of patients.
Briefing the media persons, Dr Misra, said, “I am fortunate to have undergone training under Dr Peter Lim as his expertise and precision is remarkable. I was able to learn the finer nuances of the robot-aided surgery programme which helped me hone my skills.”
Robotic surgery has transformed the face of medical treatment. It is the latest form of minimal invasive surgery, which provides a 3D view of the operative field via a special camera inserted into the body of the patient. Parts of the body which are difficult to reach with the human hand can be accessed through robot-assisted arms that can rotate 360 degrees.”
Dr Misra has successfully treated patients several patients through Daycare Gynae Robotic Surgery, which ensures surgery and the patient’s discharge on the same day.
Dr Misra further added, “Robot-aided Surgery has been established as the gold standard procedure for almost all gynecological surgeries — fibroids, endometriosis, vesico-vaginal fistula, ovarian cyst, salpingo-oophorectomy, myomectomy, hysterectomy and all cancers of the uterus, ovary and cervix. Robotic-aided surgery has revolutionized the treatment of various gynecological diseases.”
