Why is robotic surgery the future?
Do you know that the surgeries to be performed in India in 2025 are being done with robotic technology? 1 out of 5 major surgeries in India is being done with robotic technology. Robotic surgery is a robotic-assisted surgery. It is a very modern medical technology. From this, we come to know that doctors now perform surgery with the help of robotic machines, and they complete it with greater accuracy and less complexity. It not only reduces your time but, along with reducing your recovery time, it also reduces your anxiety to a great extent.
This blog post will tell you:
- What are the benefits of undergoing robotic surgery? How much can it cost you to get this done?
- About the top hospitals and surgeons in India
- Along with this, there is a comparison table
Benefits of Robotic Surgery
- high Precision- much more accurate and steady movement is achieved than with human hands
- Minimally Invasive- Its advantages are that you get smaller cuts, less bleeding and less pain
- Faster Recovery – Its advantages are that you get discharged quickly and have to spend less time in hospital
- 3D High-Definition View – This gives better visual quality to the surgery
- Lower Long-Term Cost – You get the benefit of fewer complications, hence less follow-up cost
Robotic Surgery Cost in India (2025 updated)
Type of surgery
Prostate surgery (Prostatectomy)
Hernia repair
Heart surgery
(CABG)
Kidney surgery
(Nephrectomy)
Gynae surgery
(Hysterectomy)
Average cost (₹)
₹2.5 – ₹5 lakh
₹1.5 – ₹3 lakh
₹4 – ₹7 lakh
₹2 – ₹4.5 lakh
₹1.8 – ₹3.5 lakh
Robotic vs. traditional
15-20% more expensive, but better results
Quicker recovery, less need for re-surgery
Less infection and ICU time
2 days less hospital stay
Lakh Less bleeding, early discharge
Tip: Although the cost of Robotic Surgery is a little higher, it gives you benefits in the long term.
Best hospitals for robotic surgery in India in 2025
1. Apollo Hospital, Chennai
- ✅ Da Vinci Xi Surgical Robot
- ✅ Robotic cardiac & urology specialization
- ✅ NABH accredited
Dr. A. S. Soin, Lead Surgeon
(Liver & HPB Robotic Expert)
2. Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram
- ✅ Asia’s largest robotic surgery program
- ✅ multi-disciplinary team with 1000+ robotic surgeries yearly
Dr. Arvinder Singh Soin, Lead Surgeon.
3. Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram
- ✅ Robotic Oncology & Gastroenterology. focus
- ✅ Fortis Da Vinci Robotic Unit
Dr. Aditya Gupta, Lead Surgeon
(Neurosurgery)
4. Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket
- ✅ Advanced Urology, Gynae, and GI. robotic surgeries
- ✅ Experienced surgical staff with global experience. training
Dr. Sandeep Vaishya, Lead Surgeon
5. Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
- ✅ Government-funded cancer institute. with the robotic surgery wing
- ✅ Best for affordable robotic cancer. treatment
Dr. Rajendra Achyut Badwe, Lead Surgeon
6. AIIMS Delhi
- ✅ The most advanced DaVinci system in a government hospital
- ✅ Economical robotic treatment
Dr. D. K. Sharma, Lead Surgeon
Top Robotic Surgeons India (2025)
Name of Surgeon
Dr. Arvinder Soin
Dr. Sandeep Vaishya
Dr. Aditya Gupta
Dr. Sudhir Rawal
Dr. Tejinder Kataria
Hospital
Medanta, Gurugram
Max Hospital, Saket
Fortis, Gurugram
Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute
Medanta
Specialisation
Liver and Kidney Transplant
Neurosurgery
Neuro and Spine Surgery
Prostate and Bladder
Radiation Oncology
COMPARISON TABLE: Best hospitals for robotic surgery in India
Hospital Name
Apollo Hospitals
Medanta
Fortis FMRI
Max Super Speciality
Tata Memorial
AIIMS.
City
Chennai
Gurugram
Gurugram
Delhi
Mumbai
Delhi
Range of Surgery
Cardiac, GI, Liver
Multi-speciality
Neuro, GI, Oncology
Neuro, Urology
Oncology
General, Cancer
Technology
Da Vinci Xi
Hybrid OR + Da Vinci
Robotic Da Vinci
US-trained surgeons
Govt. supported Da Vinci
Da Vinci + Govt aid
Rating (★)
★★★★★
★★★★★
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Documents Required for Robotic Surgery Admission
- Identification Card (Aadhaar/PAN)
- Medical reports (MRI/CT Scan)
- Biopsy report (if applicable tab)
- Health Insurance/ TPA Details
- Surgeon’s report and consent form
Can robotic surgery be covered under insurance?
Of course, there are many health insurance plans that now cover robotic surgery, but there are still some cheap companies that exclude it by calling it elective surgery.
Pro Tip: Before making your insurance claim, you must get written confirmation from the TPA or the company.
Conclusion:
Nowadays, robotic surgery is not just limited to metro cities. In fact, this technology is now reaching many tier-2 cities of India in 2025. If you are looking for an accurate, fast and safe method of surgery, Robotic Assisted Surgery may be a better option for you.
With the right hospital, an experienced surgeon and a good insurance-backed plan, you can make your treatment safe, smart and successful treatment.