Robotic Assisted Surgery
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Robotic-Assisted Surgery Overview
At GKNM, we understand that undergoing surgery is deeply personal, not just a procedure, but a turning point in your journey toward better health. That’s why we bring you Robotic-Assisted Surgery, a method that combines the skill of our expert surgeons with the precision of advanced robotic technology to help you heal faster, with fewer scars, less pain, and more confidence.
With the Da Vinci Xi Surgical System, we perform complex Robotic Procedures through tiny incisions, which ensures better outcomes and faster recovery, while keeping you at the center of every decision.
What Is Robotic-Assisted Surgery?
Robot-assisted surgery is a modern way to perform surgery with greater precision and control. Your surgeon uses a robotic system to guide tiny instruments through small cuts, helping reduce pain, scarring, and recovery time.
It’s still your doctor doing the surgery, and the robot just helps them work more smoothly and accurately. You get the care of expert hands, with the support of advanced Robotic Surgery technology.
Our Technology:
We use the latest robotic systems, including:
- Western Tamilnadu's First the most advanced 4th Generation *Davinci Xi Robotic* Surgical System.
Services & Departments
- Colorectal, Gastrointestinal & HPB
- Thoracic Surgery
- Gynaecology
- Head and Neck
Colorectal, Gastrointestinal & HPB
Surgeries involving the digestive system are often complex and deep within the body. Robotic-assisted surgery improves access and accuracy in these challenging areas.
- Low Anterior Resection
- Abdominoperineal Resection
- Sigmoid Colectomy
- Hemicolectomy - Right
- Hemicolectomy - Left
- Total Colectomy
- Whipple
- Gastrectomy
- Liver resection
Understanding Robotics
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What Happens During a Robotic Assisted Surgery
FAQs
What Happens During a Robotic-Assisted Surgery?
What really happens at the time of surgery –
- While you’re in the operating room, your surgeon is right there with you, seated at the Da Vinci Xi console, focusing deeply on every movement with unmatched precision.
- From the console, they gently guide robotic arms holding tiny surgical instruments. These arms can move with more flexibility and zero shakiness than human hands.
- A special 3D high-definition camera gives your surgeon a crystal-clear, magnified view of your internal tissues, so they can see more and cut less.
- The system is built to filter out any hand tremors, allowing for smoother, more accurate movements, which is especially helpful during delicate and complex procedures.
- All of this is done through small incisions to reduce your pain and for faster surgery and success.
In short, it’s still your surgeon doing the surgery, just with a little help from technology that makes it easier to care for you safely and gently.
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Team of Doctors
Dr. Praveen Ravishankaran
MBBS, MS, MCH, DNB FICRS, FALS, MBA
Consultant - Surgical Oncology(Lap, Robotic and HIPEC Surgeon)
Dr. N. P. Kamalesh
MBBS, MS, DNB (Gastrointestinal Surgery), FMAS, FICS, FACS
Chairperson - General Surgery and Chief in Gastrointestinal, HPB and Bariatric Surgery
Dr. P. Arulraj
MBBS, MS, MNAMS, DNB, MRCS-Edin, M.Ch-Surg onc
Consultant Surgical Oncology, Robotic & Hipec surgeon
Dr. P. Chandrasekar
MBBS, MS (surg), DNB (Surg), DNB (CTVS), MBA(HM)
Chairman Department Cardiothoracic Surgery & Director Cardiac Transplant Services
Doctor's Vlog
Dr. K. S. Vengetesh
ரோபோடிக் அறுவை சிகிச்சை குறித்து ஜி. கே. என். எம். மருத்துவர் பிரவீன் ரவிசங்கரன் கூறுவதை கேளுங்கள
Dr. Praveen Ravishankaran
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Dr N.P Kamalesh
முதன்முறையாக வடு இல்லாத தைராய்டு ரோபோடிக் அறுவை சிகிச்சை - அருள்ராஜ், ஜி.கே.என்.எம் மருத்துவமனை
Dr. P. Arulraj
ரோபோடிக் அறுவை சிகிச்சை குறித்து ஜி. கே. என். எம். மருத்துவர் பிரவீன் ரவிசங்கரன் கூறுவதை கேளுங்கள
Dr. Praveen Ravishankaran
நவீன ரோபோட்டிக் & லேப்ராஸ்கோபிக் அறுவை சிகிச்சை பற்றி மர ுத்துவர் பிரவீன் கூறுவதை கேளுங்கள்
Dr. Praveen Ravishankaran
கர்ப்பப்பை வாய்ப் புற்றுநோய் மற்றும் பெண்களுக்கு HPV தடுப்பூசியின் முக்கியத்துவம்
Dr. Latha Balasubramani
World Organ Donation Day - Dr. Vengetesh, GKNM Hospital
Dr. k. S. Vengetesh
An Eye Opener For PGs & Fresh Graduates - ROSCON 2026, Robotic Onco Surgery Program, GKNM Hospital
Dr. Praveen Ravishankaran
ROSCON 2026 - Live Robotic Surgical Oncology Workshop with National Faculty, at GKNM Hospital
Dr. Praveen Ravishankaran
Robotic Assisted Surgery for Hernia Treatment
Dr. S. Vishnuvarthan
Testimonials
Dr. S. Vishnuvarthan
Robotic surgeon
My father recently underwent laparoscopic hernia surgery at GKNM Hospital under Dr. Vishuvardhan Sir. We are very happy with the overall experience - the doctor explained everything very clearly before the surgery and made us feel comfortable throughout the process. The hospital facilities are excellent, clean, and well-organized. Sincere thanks to Dr. Vishuvardhan and the entire GKNM team for their great care and support.
GIRI TIV
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