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Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI) located in the heart of Gurgaon stands as a testament to advanced healthcare and medical excellence.
Background : Established in 2013, FMRI was designed as a premier multi-super-specialty quaternary care hospital, completely equipped with cutting-edge technology, world-class infrastructure and a team of highly skilled medical professionals.
Infrastructure : Spanning an impressive 11-acre campus, FMRI is designed to provide comprehensive care across a wide range of medical specialties. The hospital boasts a total of 330 operating beds, including 99 ICU beds and 25 beds in emergency ward. With 15 state-of-the-art operation theatres, FMRI ensures that patients receive the highest standard of surgical care.
Key medical programs:
FMRI has 8 Nationally recognized centers of excellence including :
The state-of-the-art Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Unit, which has completed over 1500+ bone marrow transplants, making it the largest BMT Program in north India. This unit is supported by one of the largest teams of 22+ doctors, ranging from adult and pediatric hematologists to infectious diseases experts.
The Fortis Cancer Institute (FCI) at Fortis Gurgaon brings integrated treatment by diverse experts in surgical oncology, medical oncology, and radiation oncology, supported by palliative care, genetics, onco-psychologists, nutritionists, and other specialists.
The Department of Neurosurgery at FMRI has successfully performed 30,000 complex surgeries and is equipped with cutting-edge technology, including the Gamma Knife Esprit, the first of its kind in South Asia. This technology sets new standards in neurosurgical care.
FMRI hosts various specialized clinics and units designed to address specific medical conditions and patient needs. Among these is Health4u, a one-stop destination for all lab and diagnostic tests. Recently, the hospital has launched several specialty clinics, including a Menopause Clinic, to cater to the unique health needs of women.
Though the first robotic surgery was performed by neurosurgeons to place a needle inside the brain in the early 80s, it is urology that has adapted to this technology to its maximum potential. The first robotic urology surgery was done for the removal of the prostate gland for cancer. As the prostate is the most deep-seated organ in the pelvis i.e., the lower part of the abdomen, it becomes difficult to approach it with open and laparoscopic surgery, but robot makes a significant difference in terms of ease of access, less blood loss, less operative time and more surgical precision. Since then, Urology has been the leading specialty to extend the benefit of this technology amongst all the specialties.
Robotic assisted kidney transplant (RAKT) technique is a key surgical specialty at Fortis. The state-of-the-art surgical approach combines the precision and dexterity of robotics with the skill and expertise of our surgeons to increase success rates and safety for kidney transplant procedures. Use of a surgical robot is becoming a major indication for kidney transplant, particularly in obese recipients, where in the complications of open surgical wound are slightly higher than usual.
The introduction of Robotic Surgery to the field of Gynecology has resulted in major changes in surgical management of gynecological conditions USFDA approved Robotic Surgical System in 2005 for gynecological surgery and since then it has been rapidly adopted by Gynae Onco Surgeons (Gynae Oncologists) and Gynecologists across the world.
Robotic arms are designed such as to provide the operating surgeon with finer movements and better reach to complex, hard to reach areas thus delivering greater precision and further enhancing their dexterity.
The robot comprises of three components: A surgeon’s console, a patient-side cart with four robotic arms and a high-definition three-dimensional (3D) vision system. Your robotic surgeon operates on you! She uses the narrow, lighted scope and miniature instruments which are controlled through the robotic system. Due to this system, surgeons can treat several conditions that are related to women’s reproductive organs.
General Surgery at Fortis Hospitals is committed to providing comprehensive surgical care using the latest advancements in medical technology. Our team of experienced and highly skilled surgeons specialize in a wide range of procedures, from routine appendectomies and hernia repairs to complex gastrointestinal surgeries and advanced laparoscopic techniques. With a patient-centric approach, we prioritize safety, precision, and quick recovery, ensuring personalized treatment plans tailored to each individual's needs.
Our state-of-the-art facilities are equipped with cutting-edge surgical equipment, enabling minimally invasive procedures that reduce pain, minimize scarring, and promote faster healing. At Fortis, we strive to deliver excellence in surgical care, ensuring the highest standards of quality and patient satisfaction.