and Pediatric Urologist at KIMS Cuddles (Mother & Child Department of KIMS Kingsway Hospitals, Nagpur), and his team comprising of Dr Mayur Soni( Consultant Pediatric Surgeon), Dr Kuldeep Sukhadeve and Dr Rajkumar Kiratkar (both Senior Consultants, Pediatrics ) have successfully performed Central India’s first robotic pediatric surgery on a 10-year-old child suffering from right- sided Pelvi-Ureteric Junction (PUJ) obstruction. Anesthesia support was provided by Dr. Chandrashekharan Cham and Dr. Sheetal Jain. This milestone procedure marks a significant advancement in pediatric urology and robotic surgery, offering young patients minimally invasive, highly precise, and faster-recovery treatment options. Using the latest Da Vinci robotic surgical technology, Dr. Goel ensured greater surgical accuracy, reduced blood loss, and minimal postoperative pain, allowing for a quicker recovery and shorter hospital stay. Speaking about the achievement, Dr. Deepak Goel said, “Robotic surgery is transforming pediatric surgery and pediatric urology, allowing us to perform complex procedures with unmatched precision. This successful surgery is a step forward in making cutting-edge technology accessible to children in
Central India.” Dr. Tushar Gawad, Unit Head of KIMS said.