Patients in the Mysuru and Old Mysuru regions will soon have access to advanced orthopaedic surgeries at no cost at the state-run trauma care centre located within PKTB Hospital premises on KRS Road. The state government has sanctioned Rs 3 crore for the purchase of orthopaedic robotic surgery equipment, according to Dr KR Drakshayini, dean and director of Mysuru Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI).
Approval and Implementation
After medical education minister Sharan Prakash Patil granted approval, the hospital began preparations to acquire the equipment. A demonstration of the system was recently conducted at the hospital, sources confirmed. Dr Drakshayini stated, "We will soon initiate measures for its installation."
Benefits of Robotic Surgery
Dr Neelanagowda Patil, nodal officer of the trauma care centre, explained the advantages of orthopaedic robotic surgery. "This advanced technology improves precision and efficiency in procedures such as joint replacements, spinal injury treatment, and fracture repairs. It reduces human error, minimises tissue damage, and accelerates patient recovery," he said.
Patient Volume
The trauma care centre has treated over 1.2 lakh patients in the last three years, with 34,983 undergoing surgical procedures. The new robotic system is expected to enhance surgical outcomes and accommodate more patients effectively.
