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Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
"I suffered for two years, but robotic surgery relieved my pain in just 24 hours. Many women, especially in rural areas, endure pain without seeking treatment. Instead of ignoring health issues, women should speak up and visit hospitals on time," said Rekha Dandge, the first patient to undergo Maharashtra’s first-ever robotic surgery at the Government Cancer Hospital .
Dandge (42), a resident of Radhaswami Colony, underwent a robotic-assisted hysterectomy and walked out of the hospital smiling, dressed in a new saree. She was discharged on Monday in the presence of dean Dr Shivaji Sukre, special officer of the cancer hospital Dr Arvind Gaikwad, and head of the Gynecologic Oncology department Dr Archana Rathod. The historic surgery was performed by Dr Bhakti Kalyankar, Dr Jyoti Kodgire, Dr Shagufta Fatema, Dr Saleha Kausar and Dr Madiha Farooqui. Anesthesia specialists Dr Deepak Kokane, Dr Rashmi Bengali, Dr Sonal Pachore and Dr Ramakant Alapure also played a crucial role. A dedicated team of nurses and paramedics, including Lata Dhakane, Kalinda Ghule, Bhavesh Aher, Krishna Gaikwad and Amit Barve supported the procedure.
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Rs 6 lakh surgery done for just Rs 1,000
A similar robotic surgery costs around Rs 6 lakh in private hospitals. However, the Government Cancer Hospital performed it for just Rs 1,000. The procedure required no blood transfusion, and the patient was allowed to consume liquids within six hours. Hospital authorities are working to include robotic surgery under the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana.
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Rs 34 crore robotic system coming to GMCH
Following the successful procedure, a Rs 34 crore robotic surgical system will soon be installed at GMCH, announced Dr Sukre. Plans are also underway to introduce a bone marrow transplant facility, said Dr. Gaikwad. Additionally, AI integration in robotic surgery will help identify organs during procedures, explained Dr. Rathod.
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