13/03/2025
"REVOLUTIONIZING KIDNEY CANCER TREATMENT
Dr. Himesh Gandhi recently delivered an insightful presentation at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai, focusing on techniques to optimize outcomes in robot-assisted kidney-sparing surgeries. These procedures, particularly robotic partial nephrectomies, are integral in treating kidney cancer while preserving renal function. The hospital employs the advanced da Vinci Surgical System, which enhances surgical precision through miniaturized instruments and a high-definition 3D camera, allowing complex procedures via 1-2 cm incisions. 
The hospital’s multidisciplinary team approach ensures comprehensive care, involving uro-oncologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, onco-pathologists, and radiologists. This collaborative strategy aligns with global standards and has led to the management of over 250 kidney cancer cases in the past four years, with outcomes comparable to international benchmarks. 
Dr. Gandhi’s discussion emphasized the importance of surgical precision in robotic partial nephrectomies, which offer equivalent oncological control to open and laparoscopic approaches. Benefits include shorter hospital stays, reduced intraoperative blood loss, and minimized kidney damage.  The hospital’s commitment to adopting cutting-edge technology, such as the da Vinci system, reflects its dedication to improving patient outcomes in urological cancer surgeries.
By integrating advanced robotic systems and fostering a collaborative medical environment continues to enhance the effectiveness of kidney-sparing surgeries, ultimately benefiting patients through improved recovery times and preserved renal function.
