CMC performs rare robotic surgery
Surgeons at Christian Medical College (CMC) in Vellore successfully performed a rare robotic Whipple procedure on an eight-year-old child with bile duct cancer. This milestone highlights the growing capability of robotic technology in complex pediatric surgeries.
Why it matters
Advancements in robotic surgery improve outcomes for pediatric patients facing complex, life-threatening conditions.
The Department of Paediatric Surgery at Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, has successfully completed a robotic pylorus preserving Whipple procedure on an eight-year-old child.
According to a press release, the procedure achievement represents a significant milestone in the field of paediatric robotic surgery. The child was diagnosed with a rare cancer of the bile ducts.
Following preoperative chemotherapy, the entire tumour was removed while preserving the pylorus (part of the stomach), utilising a robotic platform that provided excellent 3D vision and the ability for precise dissection with delicate reconstruction.
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