🇮🇳 India Performs Its First-Ever Robot-Assisted Reverse Vasectomy at PGIMER
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| PGIMER creates history by completing India’s first robot-assisted reverse vasectomy using advanced surgical robotics. |
Published: July 11, 2025
🧬 A Milestone in Indian Medical Science
In a revolutionary achievement, the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh has performed India’s first robot-assisted reverse vasectomy using the da Vinci robotic surgical system. This historic surgery is a significant step in India’s advancement in reproductive healthcare and robotic surgery.
🔬 About the Robotic Procedure
The robotic procedure, called vasovasostomy, involves reconnecting previously cut ends of the vas deferens to restore male fertility. The da Vinci robot enabled precise, minimally invasive microsurgery that significantly improved success rates.
- ✅ Increased accuracy due to high-definition 3D vision
- ✅ Shorter recovery time
- ✅ Less scarring and reduced risk of complications
👨⚕️ What Experts Say
PGIMER’s lead surgeon stated, “This robotic-assisted vasectomy reversal will redefine fertility treatment for men in India and make procedures safer and more successful.”
📈 Implications for Reproductive Medicine in India
This development could pave the way for more widespread adoption of **robotic-assisted microsurgeries** in fertility, urology, and other specialties. It also sets a precedent for public hospitals in India to invest in robotic surgery infrastructure.
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