The Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (HBCH&RC) in Visakhapatnam inaugurated a Robotic Surgery Facility and performed its first robotic surgical procedure on Thursday.The advanced facility has opened to patients, with services extended to beneficiaries of the NTR Vaidya Seva Trust to ensure broader access to high-precision surgical treatment at subsidised rates.The high-tech robotic surgery equipment was donated to the hospital through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funding from NTPC, Simhadri.Attending the inaugural ceremony as the Chief Guest, Ayaskanta Jena, Head of Project, NTPC Simhadri, highlighted the power producer’s commitment to building advanced healthcare infrastructure and enhancing public access to specialised medical care.Speaking at the launch, Dr. Umesh Mahantshetty, Director, HBCH&RC, Visakhapatnam, termed the introduction of robotic procedures as a crucial stepping stone toward strengthening comprehensive cancer care in the region.
He emphasised that the surgical team would leverage the technology’s enhanced precision to deliver world-class treatment to a wider section of cancer patients.The inaugural event was attended by Dr. Manish S.
Bhandare, Senior Consultant from the Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), Mumbai, along with the surgical team, consultants, doctors, and hospital staff of HBCH&RC Visakhapatnam. Published - October 23, 2026 01:09 am IST