A New Milestone: First Robotic Surgery Proctored at Government Medical College, Tanda
Dr Dharmender Aggarwal, Consultant Urology Cancer & Robotic Surgery at Fortis Hospital Mohali, recently achieved another landmark by performing and proctoring the first-ever robotic surgery at Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Tanda. The event marked a significant advancement in bringing robotic surgery and cutting-edge uro-oncology care closer to patients in Himachal Pradesh.
The robotic surgery program at Tanda Medical College was formally inaugurated by the Honourable Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Shri Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu. The ceremony was also attended by the Honourable Health Minister Dr. Dhani Ram Shandil, Agriculture Minister Shri Chander Kumar, Ayush Minister Shri Yadvendra Goma, and several senior dignitaries.
Expanding Access to Advanced Uro-Oncology Care
Dr Dharmender Aggarwal, who has been proctoring robotic surgery for several years, shared that initiating a robotic program and performing its first case in a prestigious government institution has been a truly humbling and fulfilling experience. This initiative will play a major role in improving access to advanced treatments for prostate cancer, kidney cancer, and urinary bladder cancer for a large segment of the population.
Robotic surgery brings significant benefits for patients seeking the:
- Best kidney cancer treatment
- Best prostate cancer treatment
- Best bladder cancer treatment
With enhanced precision, minimal blood loss, faster recovery, and improved cancer control, robotic technology is transforming outcomes in uro-oncology—especially for procedures involving prostate cancer, kidney cancer, and urinary bladder cancer.
A Step Toward Training & Empowering Surgeons
As a proctor and trainer in robotic surgery, Dr. Aggarwal highlighted the importance of sharing knowledge and empowering upcoming surgeons.
This collaboration is expected to strengthen the robotic program at Tanda and support the growth of minimally invasive cancer care across the region.
A Vision for Better Healthcare
Dr. Aggarwal expressed gratitude to the honourable ministers and government leadership for supporting innovation and promoting advanced surgical technology in the public healthcare system. Their efforts will help ensure that more patients have access to modern, effective treatments for prostate cancer, kidney cancer, and bladder cancer.
Continuing the Journey of Excellence
This milestone reinforces Dr Aggarwal’s commitment to advancing uro-oncology through clinical expertise, technology adoption, and surgical training. His mission remains clear:
to deliver world-class robotic urology cancer treatment and ensure better outcomes for every patient.
