After 18 Month Cancer Battle Australian Patient Travels to India for Specialised Robotic Rectal Cancer Surgery

After 18-Month Cancer Battle, Australian Patient Travels to India for Specialised Robotic Rectal Cancer Surgery

- Fortis Manesar doctors successfully removed the tumour without abdominal cuts or the need for a temporary stoma -

Delhi/NCR, 24th June, 2026: In a significant advancement in colorectal cancer care, Fortis Hospital 
Manesar successfully treated a 45-year-old Australian patient diagnosed with early-stage rectal cancer 
using advanced Robotic Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS), a highly specialised  organpreserving procedure that offers select patients an alternative to conventional major surgery. The procedure was performed by a multidisciplinary team led by Dr. Vinay Samuel Gaikwad, Senior Director – Surgical Oncology, Fortis Hospital Manesar and the patient was discharged in a stable condition within two days.

Patient Samy had been battling rectal cancer for the last 18 months and had undergone chemotherapy and radiation therapy in Australia. The tumour had initially shrunk, following treatment but later showed signs of recurrence. Upon consulting cancer surgeons in Australia, the patient was advised to undergo surgery that would likely require abdominal incisions and a temporary stoma bag during recovery for waste collection. As this advanced procedure was not available in Australia, he travelled to India and consulted the colorectal cancer team at Fortis Hospital Manesar.

Following a comprehensive evaluation, the team determined that he was an ideal candidate for Robotic TAMIS, an advanced minimally invasive procedure performed through the natural anal opening. The surgery enabled complete removal of the tumour without abdominal cuts, external scars, or the need for a temporary stoma, resulting in faster recovery and preservation of normal bowel function.

Giving details of the case, Dr. Vinay Samuel Gaikwad, Senior Director, Surgical Oncology, Fortis Hospital Manesar said, “The patient had recurrent early-stage rectal cancer and was facing a surgery 
that would typically require abdominal incisions and a temporary stoma. After careful evaluation, we 
identified him as an ideal candidate for Robotic TAMIS, which enabled us to remove the tumour with 
exceptional precision through a minimally invasive approach, avoiding abdominal cuts and the need 
for an external bag. He recovered well and was discharged within two days. This case demonstrates 
how advanced robotic techniques can help preserve quality of life while delivering excellent clinical 
outcomes for carefully selected patients.”

Patient Samy said “When I was told in Australia that I would need major surgery and a temporary 
external bag, it was incredibly daunting. Facing rectal cancer for over a year is exhausting enough, but 
the thought of that specific recovery felt like a massive setback to my quality of life. Finding Dr. Gaikwad and the team at Fortis Manesar changed everything. To undergo this advanced robotic surgery, have the tumor completely removed without a single cut on my abdomen, and be discharged in just two days feels like a miracle. I am returning home to Australia cancer-free, without a bag, and with my normal life intact. I can’t thank the doctors and staff here enough for giving me my life back.”

Mr. Indrajeet Kumar Singh, Facility Director, Fortis Hospital Manesar said, “This successful treatment 
reflects Fortis Hospital Manesar’s commitment to bringing world-class, technology-driven healthcare 
solutions to patients from across India and around the globe. As healthcare technology continues to 
evolve, our focus remains on adopting cutting-edge technologies and evidence-based practices that 
enhance patient outcomes and redefine standards of care in complex cancer treatment.”