INTRODUCTION

Centre of Excellence for Robotic Surgery

At Fortis Hospital Mohali, robotic surgery is defined by the expertise behind the console. We introduced da Vinci robotic surgery to the region in 2017, when it was still a new idea for most patients in India. Nine years on, two da Vinci Xi Surgical Systems support soft-tissue surgery across gynaecology, urology, surgical oncology, ENT/head & neck, general & GI, breast & endocrine and transplant surgery — delivered by 17 internationally trained surgeons who have together performed more than 4,000 robotic procedures.

That experience has allowed our teams to:

Refine complex robotic techniques across multiple specialties

Build standardised protocols for case selection, surgery and recovery

Train other surgeons as Intuitive-certified proctors

Serve as a reference site where other hospitals observe how a complete robotic program runs

What robotic surgery can mean for patients, compared with open surgery

Smaller incisions and less visible scarring

Less pain and blood loss

A shorter hospital stay and earlier mobility

Lower risk of wound infection

Better chances of preserving continence, sexual function, speech, swallowing and organ function, depending on the procedure

Precise dissection around tumours, nerves and blood vessels

Benefits vary by patient and procedure. Your surgeon will explain what to expect in your case.

RECOGNISED BY INTUITIVE

India’s Second Total Program Observation (TPO) Site

In July 2026, Intuitive — the maker of the da Vinci system — designated Fortis Mohali as India’s second, and first non-metro, Total Program Observation (TPO) site. The designation was formalised through an MOU signed on 9 July 2026 in the presence of Glenn Vavoso, Senior Vice President, Intuitive APAC, and Rohitt Mahajan, Vice President & General Manager, Intuitive India.

As a TPO site, Fortis Mohali hosts surgical teams from other hospitals who come to observe how an established robotic program runs end to end — from patient selection and theatre workflow to team coordination and post-operative care.

For patients, it is independent recognition of the systems, training and teamwork behind every robotic surgery performed here.

Follow our robotic surgery program — surgeon insights, milestones and patient stories — on LinkedIn: Fortis Mohali Robotics

OUR TECHNOLOGY

Two da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical Systems Under One Roof

The da Vinci Xi is a robotic-assisted surgical system. The surgeon sits at a console a few feet from the patient and controls every movement of the instruments; the system translates the surgeon’s hand movements into smaller, precise movements inside the body. The robot does not operate on its own.

Applications: Gynaecology, Urology, Surgical Oncology, ENT (Head & Neck), General & GI Surgery, Breast & Endocrine Surgery, Transplant Surgery

Key capabilities

3D high-definition vision, up to 10x magnification — a detailed view of nerves, vessels and tissue planes

Tremor filtration — filters out natural hand tremor for steadier, finer movements

Wristed instruments — bend and rotate with a range of motion greater than the human wrist

Precise suturing in deep or narrow spaces — such as the pelvis, behind the pubic bone and the upper abdomen

Better protection of nerves, vessels and organs — helping minimise damage to surrounding tissue

Running two systems concurrently — a first in the region — lets us schedule complex cases without long waits and keep robotic capacity available across specialties.

ROBOTIC SPECIALTIES & CONDITIONS TREATED

A. Robotic Gynaecology (Women’s Health)

For complex gynaecological conditions, robotic surgery allows precise dissection deep in the pelvis — helping surgeons remove disease while protecting the uterus, ovaries, bladder, bowel and nerves. It is particularly valuable for fertility-sparing surgery, severe endometriosis and pelvic floor reconstruction with mesh.

Benign conditions

Uterine fibroids — Robotic Myomectomy

Multiple or large fibroids — Robotic Myomectomy with multilayer uterine reconstruction

Adenomyosis — Robotic Hysterectomy, or uterus-preserving Robotic Adenomyomectomy

Endometriosis (Stage III/IV) — Robotic Excision

Ovarian cysts — Robotic Cystectomy / Oophorectomy

Ovarian torsion — Robotic Detorsion with ovarian preservation

Ectopic pregnancy — Robotic Ectopic Surgery

Pelvic adhesions — Robotic Adhesiolysis

Tubal disease — Robotic Salpingectomy / Salpingo-oophorectomy

Pelvic Organ Prolapse & Robotic Mesh Surgery

Pelvic organ prolapse happens when the muscles and ligaments supporting the uterus, bladder, bowel or top of the vagina weaken — often after childbirth, with age or after menopause — and these organs descend into or beyond the vagina. Women may notice a bulge or heaviness, urinary leakage, difficulty emptying the bladder or bowel, or discomfort during intercourse.

In robotic mesh surgery, the surgeon lifts the prolapsed organs back to their natural position and holds them there with a lightweight, medical-grade synthetic mesh, fixed to a strong anchor point — usually the ligament over the sacrum (tailbone) — through small keyhole incisions in the abdomen. Robotic precision helps with the fine dissection and secure suturing this deep pelvic repair requires.

Our robotic mesh procedures

• Vaginal vault prolapse (after hysterectomy) — Robotic Sacrocolpopexy with mesh
• Uterine prolapse, uterus-preserving — Robotic Sacrohysteropexy with mesh
• Uterine prolapse, with hysterectomy — Robotic Supracervical Hysterectomy with Sacrocervicopexy (mesh fixed to the preserved cervix)
• Uterine or vault prolapse where sacral access is difficult — Robotic Pectopexy (mesh fixed to the pectineal ligament on the pelvic side wall)
• Anterior and apical prolapse — Robotic Lateral Suspension with mesh
• Multi-compartment prolapse (uterus or vault, bladder and rectum) — Robotic comprehensive pelvic floor reconstruction, including combined Sacrocolpopexy with Ventral Mesh Rectopexy alongside our colorectal surgeons
• Prolapse with urinary leakage — Robotic Sacrocolpopexy with a continence procedure in the same sitting, where indicated

Who may benefit

Women with prolapse that affects daily life, prolapse that has returned after a previous repair, vault prolapse after hysterectomy, and sexually active women who wish to preserve vaginal length and function.

Gynaecological cancers

• Uterine (endometrial) cancer — Robotic Hysterectomy with surgical staging
• Cervical cancer — Robotic Radical Hysterectomy in carefully selected early-stage cases, after tumour board review; open surgery remains the recommended approach for many patients
• Ovarian cancer — Robotic Staging and Robotic Cytoreductive Surgery in selected cases
• Complex gynaecological cancers — Robotic Debulking in selected cases

Fertility-preserving surgery

For young women with fibroids, endometriosis, ovarian cysts or early cervical cancer, robotic precision helps surgeons remove disease while preserving healthy ovarian tissue and the structure of the uterus.

Fertility-sparing Myomectomy — removing fibroids while preserving the uterus for future pregnancy

Endometriosis excision with ovarian preservation — removing disease while protecting ovarian reserve

Ovarian Cystectomy with tissue preservation — removing cysts while retaining as much healthy ovarian tissue as possible

Ovarian Detorsion in girls and young women — saving a twisted ovary that might otherwise be lost

Adenomyomectomy — removing adenomyosis while maintaining the structure of the uterus

Robotic Radical Trachelectomy — for selected early cervical cancers, removing the cervix while preserving the uterus

Advantages

Fertility protection — fine, magnified dissection helps protect reproductive organs and ovarian reserve

Minimal visible scarring — small incisions, often at the navel and below the bikini line

Fewer adhesions than open surgery — lowering the risk of scar tissue that can affect fertility

Faster return to routine — most women resume normal activities within 2–3 weeks

Durable prolapse repair — mesh placed through the abdomen restores natural anatomy

Preserved vaginal length and function — an important consideration in prolapse surgery for sexually active women

B. Robotic Urology (Kidney, Prostate & Bladder)

Many urological operations take place in tight spaces close to the nerves that control continence and sexual function. Robotic magnification and wristed instruments help surgeons remove disease while protecting these structures and saving healthy kidney tissue.

Conditions & robotic procedures

Prostate cancer — Robotic Radical Prostatectomy

Kidney cancer — Robotic Partial Nephrectomy (transperitoneal or retroperitoneal approach) / Tumour Enucleation / Radical Nephrectomy

Kidney tumours on the back or side of the kidney — Robotic Retroperitoneal Partial Nephrectomy

Renal masses — Robotic Tumour Resection

Prostate and kidney cancer diagnosed together — Simultaneous Robotic Radical Prostatectomy and Radical Nephrectomy in a single sitting

Bladder cancer — Robotic Radical Cystectomy, including intracorporeal neobladder formation

Kidney failure — Robotic Kidney Transplant

PUJ obstruction — Robotic Pyeloplasty

Ureteric strictures — Robotic Ureteric Reimplantation

Adrenal tumours — Robotic Adrenalectomy

IVC tumour thrombus — Robotic IVC Thrombectomy

Advantages

Nerve-sparing techniques that help preserve sexual and urinary function

Precise tumour margins while saving healthy kidney tissue

Retroperitoneal access for suitable kidney tumours, avoiding the abdominal cavity

Combined procedures in one sitting for selected patients with more than one condition

Lower blood loss and a shorter hospital stay than open surgery

Earlier catheter removal and recovery

C. Robotic ENT & Head & Neck Surgery

For tumours of the throat, voice box and neck, robotic surgery reaches areas that are difficult to access conventionally — often through the mouth — avoiding large incisions in the face and neck.

Head & neck oncology

Oropharyngeal tumours — TORS (Trans-Oral Robotic Surgery) for tumours of the tonsil, base of tongue and posterior pharyngeal wall

Supraglottic tumours — Robotic Supraglottic Laryngectomy (the extent depends on tumour location)

Thyroid cancer (selected cases) — Robotic Thyroidectomy via BABA, RABIT or retroauricular approaches

Deep neck space tumours — Robotic access and resection

Neck metastases — Robotic Neck Dissection via robotic infraclavicular approach (RIA), to remove lymph nodes for cancer control

Robotic sleep surgery

Obstructive sleep apnoea — Robot-assisted Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), reshaping the soft palate and uvula to open the airway

Base-of-tongue obstruction — Robot-assisted Base of Tongue Reduction, removing excess tissue that blocks the airway during sleep

Benign head & neck conditions

Salivary gland disorders — Robotic Submandibular Gland Excision via infraclavicular approach, avoiding a visible neck scar

Advantages

No external facial scars — access through the mouth or small, hidden incisions

Better chances of preserving speech and swallowing

Reduced need for a temporary tracheostomy in many patients

Faster return to eating and a shorter hospital stay — many patients eat normally within days

Access to deep spaces that are difficult to reach with conventional instruments

Precise tissue reduction for sleep apnoea with less trauma to surrounding tissue

D. Robotic Onco-Surgery (Chest, Abdomen & Pelvis)

For many cancers of the chest, abdomen and pelvis, robotic surgery pairs the thoroughness of open surgery with the recovery benefits of keyhole surgery, giving surgeons a magnified 3D view for precise tumour removal and lymph node dissection. Each case is planned with our multidisciplinary cancer team.

Oesophageal cancer

Robotic Oesophagectomy with cervical oesophagogastric anastomosis — removal of the oesophagus with reconstruction

Gastric (stomach) cancer

Robotic Total Gastrectomy with D2 Lymphadenectomy and Roux-en-Y Oesophago-jejunostomy — complete stomach removal with thorough lymph node clearance

Robotic Distal/Partial Gastrectomy with D2 Lymphadenectomy — removal of the lower stomach with lymph node clearance

Liver and bile duct cancers

Robotic Left Lateral Segmentectomy — precise removal of a liver segment

Robotic Wedge Resection of Liver — targeted removal of liver tumours

Robotic Bile Duct Excision with Roux-en-Y Hepatico-jejunostomy — bile duct surgery with reconstruction

Pancreatic cancer

Robotic Whipple’s Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy) — the standard operation for tumours of the pancreatic head

Robotic Distal Pancreatectomy with Splenectomy — for tumours of the pancreatic body and tail

Colorectal cancer

Robotic Right Hemicolectomy — right colon cancer

Robotic Transverse Colectomy — transverse colon cancer

Robotic Left Hemicolectomy — left colon cancer

Robotic Anterior Resection — upper rectal cancer

Robotic Low Anterior Resection (LAR) with Total Mesorectal Excision (TME) — lower rectal cancer with sphincter preservation

Robotic Abdominoperineal Resection (APR) — very low rectal cancers

Robotic Total Proctocolectomy with Ileostomy — removal of the colon and rectum

Robotic Restorative Proctocolectomy with Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis (IPAA) — sphincter-preserving removal of the colon and rectum

Robotic cytoreductive surgery

Cytoreductive surgery aims to remove all visible tumour from the abdomen and pelvis, which is central to treating cancers that have spread within the abdominal cavity. In selected patients — particularly those with limited-volume disease or a good response to chemotherapy — this can be performed robotically, with a magnified view of the peritoneal surfaces and a faster recovery, so that further treatment can begin sooner. Suitability is decided by our multidisciplinary tumour board.

Advanced ovarian cancer — Robotic Interval Cytoreductive Surgery after chemotherapy, in selected patients

Limited peritoneal spread from colorectal, appendiceal or other abdominal cancers — Robotic Cytoreductive Surgery in selected patients

Localised recurrence of gynaecological or abdominal cancers — Robotic Secondary Cytoreduction

Robotic surgery for gynaecological and urological cancers is also listed under Robotic Gynaecology and Robotic Urology above.

Advantages

Thorough lymph node dissection for accurate staging and cancer clearance

Magnified view of the peritoneal surfaces in cytoreductive surgery, helping identify and remove small tumour deposits

Clear visualisation to help achieve tumour-free margins

Magnified view for complex HPB (hepato-pancreato-biliary) surgery deep in the abdomen

Precise suturing for pancreatic, biliary and bowel reconstruction

Faster recovery than open surgery, so chemotherapy or radiotherapy, when needed, can often start sooner

Function preservation — for example, sphincter preservation in low rectal cancer

Recovery benefits that matter for older and higher-risk patients

E. Robotic General & GI Surgery

Conditions & robotic procedures

Inguinal hernia — Robotic Hernioplasty

Ventral/umbilical hernia — Robotic Mesh Repair

Recurrent hernia — Robotic Redo Repair

Gallbladder disease — Robotic Cholecystectomy

Obesity — Robotic Sleeve Gastrectomy / Gastric Bypass

Metabolic syndrome — Robotic Gastric Bypass

GERD — Robotic Fundoplication

Achalasia — Robotic Heller Myotomy

Diaphragmatic hernia — Robotic Repair

Advantages

Same-day or next-day discharge in selected cases

Precise suturing in deep spaces, such as around the food pipe and diaphragm

Secure mesh placement for durable hernia repair

Faster recovery with fewer wound complications than open surgery

Precision for complex bariatric and metabolic procedures

F. Robotic Breast & Endocrine Surgery

Robotic techniques allow breast and endocrine operations through small incisions hidden in the armpit, behind the ear or under the breast — combining complete treatment with better cosmetic results.

Breast surgery

Breast cancer — Robotic Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy (removing breast tissue while preserving the nipple and breast skin for reconstruction)

Breast cancer with reconstruction — Robotic Mastectomy with Immediate Reconstruction

Thyroid surgery

Thyroid cancer — Robotic Thyroidectomy (total or partial, without a neck scar)

Thyroid nodules/goitre — Robotic Thyroidectomy

Graves’ disease — Robotic Total Thyroidectomy

Parathyroid surgery

Hyperparathyroidism — Robotic Parathyroidectomy (removing overactive glands that regulate calcium)

Parathyroid adenoma — Robotic Parathyroid Adenoma Excision

Adrenal surgery

Adrenal tumours — Robotic Adrenalectomy (removing adrenal tumours that may disturb hormone balance)

Phaeochromocytoma — Robotic Adrenalectomy (removing an adrenaline-producing tumour)

Cushing’s syndrome — Robotic Adrenalectomy

Advantages

No visible neck or chest scars — incisions hidden in the armpit, behind the ear or in natural creases

Better cosmetic outcomes — especially important for younger patients

Nipple preservation in breast cancer — maintaining natural breast appearance while treating the cancer

Less post-operative pain than open surgery

Faster return to normal activities — most patients resume work within 1–2 weeks

Magnified 3D view — helps identify and protect the parathyroid glands and the recurrent laryngeal (voice) nerve

An advantage in patients with higher BMI — particularly in adrenal surgery

PATIENT BENEFITS OF ROBOTIC SURGERY

Why Choose Robotic Surgery at Fortis Mohali?

Compared with open surgery, robotic surgery can offer:

Smaller incisions and minimal scars — better cosmetic results

Less pain and less need for strong painkillers — a more comfortable recovery

Lower blood loss and infection risk

Shorter hospital stay — home sooner

Better functional outcomes — helping preserve continence, sexual function, speech and mobility

Precision in cancer surgery — magnified vision for tumour removal and lymph node dissection

Faster return to work and daily life

WHY FORTIS MOHALI?

One of India’s Highest-Volume da Vinci Programs

Since 2017, Fortis Mohali has performed more than 4,000 robotic procedures. In 2025 alone, we performed over 1,200 da Vinci robotic surgeries — the second-highest volume in India, as certified by Intuitive. In 2026, Intuitive designated Fortis Mohali as India’s second Total Program Observation site. Our distinction lies not only in volume but in breadth: complex cancer resections, fertility-preserving and pelvic floor surgery, scarless endocrine surgery, advanced urology, head and neck oncology and intricate GI reconstruction — delivered by internationally trained surgeons working together across specialties.

What this means for you

Surgeon experience — 17 internationally trained robotic surgeons, including 5 certified proctors who train other surgeons

Complex firsts — including India’s first documented simultaneous robotic surgery for prostate and kidney cancer

Volume that supports outcomes — published research links higher surgical volume with lower complication rates for many complex procedures

Two robots, shorter waits — capacity to schedule complex cases promptly

Team-based care — surgeons, anaesthesiologists, oncologists, critical care and nursing teams working to shared protocols

Quality you can verify — JCI-accredited since 2007 and NABH-accredited

Regional leadership

First in the region to introduce da Vinci robotic surgery (2017), and first to run two da Vinci systems concurrently.

MYTH VS FACT

FINAL CALL TO ACTION

Precision of robotics. Expertise of experience.

Experience matters. Volume matters. Expertise matters.

Talk to our robotic surgery team about whether robotic surgery is right for you. At Fortis Mohali, you are cared for by one of India’s highest-volume da Vinci programs — where advanced technology is guided by years of surgical experience.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Phone: +91 72728 72728

Location: Fortis Hospital Mohali, Sector 62, Phase VIII, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Mohali), Punjab 160062