Fortis Mohali uses advanced Da Vinci Xi robot to treat complex hernias in elderly patients

The Department of General and Minimal Invasive Surgery (Laparoscopic and Robotic) at Fortis Hospital Mohali has given a new lease of life to several elderly patients suffering from complex hernias via the world’s most advanced 4th Generation Robot – Da Vinci Xi. In all cases, timely intervention was critical, as a delay could have caused serious, even life-threatening complications.

In the first case, an 80-year-old man had been experiencing acute pain in the abdomen, swelling, and a rapid heartbeat. He had previously undergone hernia surgery but continued to suffer from recurrent infection and worsening symptoms. Despite consulting several hospitals, surgery was repeatedly advised against due to his advanced age.

In another case, an 88-year-old woman was presented with a large incisional hernia (bulge of tissue through a surgical scar) along with complicated gallstone disease. Dr Iqbal Singh, Senior Consultant and Laparoscopic Surgeon, conducted robot-assisted incisional hernia repair and robot-assisted cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal). The patient recovered well and was discharged three days after the procedure.