Da Vinci surgical robot to drive into smaller towns in India

 03-Jul-17, ET Healthworld 

Robotic Surgery has made its mark in top Indian cities - its precision and accuracy helping surgeons achieve superior patient outcomes. Now it is set to make inroads into tier two cities in the country as well. Vattikuti Technologies is planning a roadshow in smaller towns and cities to familiarize surgeons and hospitals administrators in Urology, Gynaecology, Thoracic, Paediatric, and Head & Neck. 

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Non-availability of trained surgeons, cost of computer assisted procedures and equipment are all constraints challenging the spread of robotic surgery into tier 2 and 3 towns. To address these constraints, Vattikuti Technologies and Intuitive Surgical Inc will showcase the technology to surgeons and hospital administrators in 20 cities over the next six months by mounting the surgical robot on a mobile vehicle. 

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