Advancing Robotic Gastrointestinal Surgery at Apollo Hospitals Chennai with 100+ Robotic GI Surgeries

Apollo Hospitals Chennai’s Gastrointestinal Surgery team has reached a significant milestone in advancing minimally invasive care, with over 100 robotic GI surgeries and 50+ complex pancreas and liver procedures successfully performed.

These achievements reflect the team’s growing expertise in managing complex gastrointestinal and hepatopancreatobiliary conditions using advanced robotic-assisted techniques. Key procedures include Whipple’s surgery, right hepatectomy, right posterior sectionectomy, and Frey’s procedure — delivered with precision and consistency.

The program is led by Dr. Santhosh Anand, Sr. Consultant – Surgical Gastroenterology & Robotic Surgeon, whose leadership has been instrumental in building and scaling this capability.

Leveraging the da Vinci robotic surgical system, the team is able to operate with enhanced visualisation, precision, and control. This translates into smaller incisions, reduced surgical trauma, and faster recovery for patients.

With a strong focus on outcomes, innovation, and patient-centric care, Apollo Hospitals Chennai continues to set new benchmarks in robotic gastrointestinal surgery.