Verified By May 1, 2024
In a remarkable medical milestone, experts at Apollo Cancer Centres have successfully
performed India’s first Robotic Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) with Hyperthermic
Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) for peritoneal surface cancer. This innovative
approach marks a significant advancement in the treatment of peritoneal malignancies,
offering patients a minimally invasive and effective treatment option.
What is Robotic Cytoreductive Surgery (Robotic CRS) and how it is different and
preferred as compare to Cytoreductive Surgery
Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) is a surgical procedure aimed at removing visible tumors and
affected tissues from the abdominal cavity in patients with peritoneal surface cancer. This
surgery is traditionally performed using open techniques, which involve a large incision and
manual manipulation of tissues by the surgeon.
Robotic Cytoreductive Surgery (Robotic CRS) is a minimally invasive approach that uses
robotic-assisted technology to perform the surgery. Instead of a large incision, several small
incisions are made in the abdomen, through which robotic arms equipped with surgical
instruments are inserted. The surgeon controls these instruments from a console, allowing
for precise and controlled movements.
Robotic CRS offers several advantages over traditional open surgery, providing patients with
a potentially safer, more effective, and less invasive treatment option.
Understanding Peritoneal Surface Cancer and Robotic CRS with HIPEC
Peritoneal malignancies are cancers that have spread to the peritoneum, the lining of the
abdomen. Robotic CRS with HIPEC is a specialized procedure that combines robotic-
assisted surgery with heated chemotherapy to target cancerous tissues in the abdominal
cavity.
Procedure Overview
Advantages of Robotic CRS with HIPEC
Patient Story:
India’s first successful Robotic CRS with HIPEC, led by Dr. Ajit Pai and his pioneering team,
represents a significant advancement in surgical oncology. This groundbreaking procedure
offers new hope to patients with peritoneal surface malignancies, providing them with a
minimally invasive and effective treatment option.
Additional read –
What is Robotic Onco Surgery
All about HIPEC treatment
Know our expert – Dr Ajit Pai