Robotic Kidney Cancer Surgery at Fortis Hospital Mohali: A Major Medical Milestone in North India
Fortis Hospital Mohali has achieved a remarkable milestone in kidney cancer treatment with successful robotic surgeries on two highly complex cases. These procedures demonstrate how advanced robotic surgery is transforming cancer care in Chandigarh, Punjab, and North India, offering precision, safety, and faster recovery for patients.
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About the Surgeries
The surgeries were led by Dr Dharmender Aggarwal, Senior Consultant in Uro Oncology & Robotic Surgery, using the Da Vinci Xi fourth-generation robotic system.
Case 1 – Tumor in a Transplanted Kidney (56-year-old patient):
- Patient had a kidney transplant due to chronic kidney disease; a 3 cm tumor was found in the transplanted kidney.
- Procedure: Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy, removing only the tumor while preserving kidney and blood vessels.
- Outcome: Patient walking within 10 hours; discharged on the third day without dialysis or blood transfusion.
- Additional Details (from Samarth Bandhu): transplanted kidney was saved, and the patient did not require any dialysis. The patient is now fully recovered and cancer-free.
Case 2 – Large 14 cm Kidney Tumor with Thrombus (62-year-old patient):
- Patient had hematuria for 10 days; imaging revealed a 14 cm tumor and thrombus in the inferior vena cava (IVC).
- Procedure: Robot-assisted radical nephrectomy with IVC thrombectomy, carefully dissecting the blood vessels to prevent cardiac complications.
- Outcome: Patient walking within 8 hours; discharged on the third day.
Advantages of Robotic Surgery for Kidney Cancer
Dr Dharmender Aggarwal highlighted the benefits of robotic surgery over traditional open surgery:
- Faster recovery: patients can often walk the same day
- Minimal blood loss and lower risk of complications
- Smaller scars and less post-operative pain
- 3D visualization and 360-degree robotic instruments allow access to complex anatomical areas
Expertise That Matters
Dr Dharmender Aggarwal, trained in London, has performed over 800 robotic urology cancer surgeries, giving patients confidence in both safety and long-term outcomes. In the last 2.5 years, he completed more than 300 robotic urology cancer surgeries, the highest volume in North India.
Under his leadership, Fortis Hospital Mohali provides world-class treatment for:
FAQs – Robotic Kidney Cancer Treatment
- What is robotic kidney cancer surgery?
Minimally invasive surgery using advanced robotics to remove cancerous tissues with high precision. - Is robotic surgery safer than traditional surgery?
Yes. Robotic surgery reduces complications, blood loss, and hospital stay, while accelerating recovery. - Which patients can benefit from robotic kidney surgery?
Patients with kidney tumors, including complex cases such as transplanted kidneys or tumors with blood clots. - How fast is recovery?
Most patients walk within hours and can be discharged within 2–3 days. - Why choose Fortis Hospital Mohali for kidney cancer treatment?
The hospital combines state-of-the-art robotic technology with the expertise of Dr Dharmender Aggarwal, making it a leading center in Chandigarh, Punjab, and North India.
These successful robotic surgeries highlight Fortis Hospital Mohali as a center of excellence for kidney cancer treatment in North India. By combining advanced technology with expert surgeons, patients now have access to safer, faster, and more precise cancer care.
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