JIPMER Completes 500 Paediatric Robotic Surgeries

JIPMER’s Department of Paediatric Surgery achieved the milestone of 500 robotic surgeries in children.

JIPMER, Puducherry reported a major milestone in paediatric robotic surgery on 20 June 2026. The Department of Paediatric Surgery completed 500 robotic surgery procedures in children. Robotic surgery is significant because it allows precision, minimally invasive procedures and faster recovery in selected cases. The achievement is relevant to India’s public healthcare technology capacity and advanced medical infrastructure.