Chandigarh, Jan. 2 -- The department of urology at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) has set a regional benchmark by successfully performing four robotic-assisted radical prostatectomies in a single day, marking a significant milestone in public-sector oncology care.

The marathon surgical session, conducted between 8 am and 5 pm, was led by Dr (prof) Santosh Kumar, with the procedures carried out using a single robotic surgical system. All four patients undergoing treatment for prostate cancer are reported to be stable and recovering well, hospital authorities said.

Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy is a highly specialised and time-intensive procedure requiring meticulous precision. Officials sai...