AIIMS First Govt College to Train on da Vinci Robot

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first government medical college in India to offer training on the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System. The installation was made at AIIMS’ Skills, E-Learning and Telemedicine (SET) Facility, marking a significant leap in medical education and surgical innovation in the country.

About the da Vinci Robotic System

The da Vinci Surgical Robot, developed by Intuitive Surgical, is one of the world’s most advanced robotic platforms for minimally invasive surgery. It enhances precision, dexterity, and control for surgeons.

Key Features,

• Allows surgeons to perform complex procedures with small incisions.
• Provides 3D, high-definition visualization.
• Improves patient recovery time and reduces hospital stays.
• Widely used in urology, gynecology, general surgery, oncology, and head & neck surgery.

AIIMS’ Robotic Surgery Training Hub

The SET Facility at AIIMS Delhi is now equipped with,

• da Vinci Surgical Robot (Intuitive Surgical)
• Hugo Robotic Trainer (Medtronic)
• This makes AIIMS the only institution in India to have two robotic systems dedicated exclusively to training.

Training Offered To,

• Medical students and residents
• Faculty members
• Nurses and healthcare professionals
• The facility also provides simulators, trainers, and manikins, allowing safe, supervised practice before clinical application.

Significance of the Milestone

Speaking at the inauguration, AIIMS Director Dr. M. Srinivas said the robotic systems will democratize access to surgical innovation, which earlier required training abroad.

Importance.

• Boosts India’s capacity in robotic surgery training.
• Prepares the next generation of surgeons with hands-on experience.
• Positions AIIMS as a global hub of surgical innovation.
• Strengthens India’s healthcare sector by reducing dependence on foreign institutions for robotic surgery expertise.

Important Takeaways for Exam

• Institution: AIIMS New Delhi
• Achievement: First government medical college in India to train on da Vinci Surgical Robot
• Facility: Skills, E-Learning and Telemedicine (SET) Facility
• Other system present: Hugo robotic trainer (Medtronic)
• Provided by: Intuitive Surgical under MoU
• Significance: AIIMS is the only institution in India with two robotic systems for training