Narayana, Infosys launch robotic surgery institute in India
18-Aug-16, The Economic Times
Healthcare provider Narayana Health has joined hands with Infosys Foundation to launch Infosys Institute of Robotic Surgery in Bengaluru.
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The da Vinci robotic surgical system in Narayana Health City will be used primarily for prostate, kidney, colorectal, gynecological and select head and neck cancer surgeries.
"Our partnership with Narayana Health is aimed at encouraging rapid adoption of robotics in healthcare in India," Infosys Foundation Chairperson Sudha Murthy said. Through this endowment, the Foundation also intends to provide impetus for further research in this area.