{"id":22572,"date":"2025-03-25T14:49:59","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T09:49:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vglobenews.com\/?p=22572"},"modified":"2025-03-25T15:36:08","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T10:06:08","slug":"nims-performs-south-indias-first-robotic-kidney-transplant-in-a-public-hospital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vglobenews.com\/?p=22572","title":{"rendered":"NIMS Performs South India\u2019s First Robotic Kidney Transplant in a Public Hospital"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robotickidneytransplant7572037670795928822.jpg?resize=600%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robotickidneytransplant7572037670795928822.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robotickidneytransplant7572037670795928822.jpg?resize=300%2C188&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>NIMS Achieves Historic First: South India\u2019s First Public Hospital Robotic Kidney Transplant<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Hyderabad, March 25, 2025<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In a major breakthrough for public healthcare, urologists at Nizam\u2019s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) have successfully performed their first-ever <strong>robotic kidney transplant<\/strong>, making it the <strong>first such procedure in a government hospital in South India<\/strong>. This milestone places NIMS among an elite group of hospitals in India utilizing robotic-assisted surgery for renal transplantation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"287\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/about312054812933321475.jpg?resize=287%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/about312054812933321475.jpg?resize=287%2C300&amp;ssl=1 287w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/about312054812933321475.jpg?w=537&amp;ssl=1 537w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 287px) 100vw, 287px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Life-Saving Procedure<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The recipient, a <strong>33-year-old man from Nalgonda, Telangana<\/strong>, had been battling end-stage renal disease for nearly a decade. He had previously undergone a <strong>live-related kidney transplant in 2017<\/strong>, but chronic rejection led to the need for a second transplant. This time, he received a <strong>cadaveric kidney<\/strong>, making the surgery particularly complex due to prior surgical complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the challenges, the robotic-assisted transplant was <strong>executed flawlessly<\/strong>, with the newly transplanted kidney functioning immediately, producing urine as soon as it was connected\u2014an indication of a successful graft and a smooth recovery ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"157\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robotic-surgery-500x5007151759265705094307-1.png?resize=300%2C157&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robotic-surgery-500x5007151759265705094307-1.png?resize=300%2C157&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robotic-surgery-500x5007151759265705094307-1.png?w=366&amp;ssl=1 366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/769601-aiims6002433046109416985.jpg?resize=300%2C210&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/769601-aiims6002433046109416985.jpg?resize=300%2C210&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/769601-aiims6002433046109416985.jpg?w=628&amp;ssl=1 628w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>NIMS\u2019 Growing Legacy in Transplants<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NIMS has a well-established <strong>high-volume renal transplant program<\/strong>. In just <strong>the first 2.5 months of 2025<\/strong>, the Department of Urology and Renal Transplantation has already performed <strong>41 kidney transplants<\/strong>, bringing the institute\u2019s total close to <strong>2,000 transplants<\/strong>. This is in addition to approximately <strong>11,000 urological surgeries performed annually<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the introduction of <strong>robotic technology<\/strong>, the institute is set to enhance <strong>surgical precision, reduce recovery times, and improve patient outcomes<\/strong>, further cementing its reputation as a leader in medical excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/aiims-kidney-transplant_201903791912951474063493276688.jpg?resize=300%2C225&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/aiims-kidney-transplant_201903791912951474063493276688.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/aiims-kidney-transplant_201903791912951474063493276688.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/aiims-kidney-transplant_201903791912951474063493276688.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Team Effort in Medical Innovation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The pioneering <strong>robotic kidney transplant<\/strong> was led by <strong>Professor Dr. Rahul Devraj<\/strong>, a renowned urologist and transplant surgeon. He was joined by <strong>Senior Professor &amp; Head of the Department, Dr. Ram Reddy, and Assistant Professor Dr. Dheeraj SSS<\/strong>, along with a dedicated team of skilled urologists, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dr. Vidyasagar, Dr. Charan Kumar, Dr. Ramachandraiah, Dr. Raghuveer, Dr. Poovarasan, Dr. Suraj Kumar, Dr. Shahrukh, Dr. Anant, Dr. Abhishek, Dr. Anupama, Dr. Rakesh, Dr. Madhusudhan, Dr. Nishant, Dr. Srujan, Dr. Tagore, and Dr. Veda Prakash.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>anesthesia team<\/strong>, led by <strong>Dr. Nirmala<\/strong>, along with <strong>Dr. Indira, Dr. Kiran, Dr. Abhiruchi, Dr. Pavani, Dr. Nithesh, and Dr. Anusha<\/strong>, ensured the patient\u2019s stability throughout the procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>nephrology team<\/strong>\u2014<strong>Dr. Gangadhar, Dr. Sree Bhushan Raju, and Dr. Swarnalatha<\/strong>\u2014provided crucial pre- and post-operative care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nursing officers <strong>Vasantha,. Suneetha,&nbsp; Shainy,&nbsp; Sheebha, Mrs. Aruna, and Ganesh<\/strong>, along with <strong>OT staff Laxman, Sai, and their team<\/strong>, played an essential role in providing intraoperative support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cutting-Edge Technology in Public Healthcare<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Robotic-assisted kidney transplantation is <strong>revolutionizing organ transplant surgeries<\/strong> by offering <strong>unmatched precision, smaller incisions, minimal postoperative pain, and faster recovery times<\/strong>. This <strong>landmark achievement<\/strong> at NIMS showcases its commitment to adopting <strong>advanced surgical techniques<\/strong> in public healthcare, making high-end medical treatment accessible to all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1901164-nims6349996141915228208.jpg?resize=300%2C180&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1901164-nims6349996141915228208.jpg?resize=300%2C180&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1901164-nims6349996141915228208.jpg?resize=768%2C460&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1901164-nims6349996141915228208.jpg?w=950&amp;ssl=1 950w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Recognition and Support<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NIMS Director <strong>Dr. Beerappa<\/strong> congratulated the urology team for their <strong>remarkable achievement<\/strong>, lauding their dedication and expertise in successfully executing this historic procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Professor <strong>Dr. Rahul Devraj<\/strong> and his team expressed gratitude to <strong>Shri Damodar Raja Narasimha, Honourable Health Minister, Government of Telangana<\/strong>, and <strong>Dr. Beerappa<\/strong>, for their unwavering support in bringing the latest medical technology to NIMS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/aiims-13071936019924662276.jpg?resize=300%2C210&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/aiims-13071936019924662276.jpg?resize=300%2C210&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/aiims-13071936019924662276.jpg?resize=768%2C538&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/aiims-13071936019924662276.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Free Treatment Under Aarogyasri<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>robotic kidney transplant was performed free of cost under the Telangana Aarogyasri Health Scheme<\/strong>, ensuring that even complex and high-tech procedures remain <strong>affordable for patients from all backgrounds<\/strong>. Additionally, the <strong>patient will receive free immunosuppressive drugs<\/strong>, crucial for long-term graft survival, further reducing the financial burden of post-transplant care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A New Era in Public Healthcare<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With this <strong>historic robotic kidney transplant<\/strong>, NIMS has reaffirmed its <strong>pioneering role in medical innovation<\/strong>, setting new benchmarks for government hospitals in South India. The institute\u2019s <strong>urology team continues to push the boundaries of excellence<\/strong>, offering <strong>world-class treatment<\/strong> and transforming lives through cutting-edge medical advancements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NIMS Achieves Historic First: South India\u2019s First Public Hospital Robotic Kidney Transplant Hyderabad, March 25, 2025 In a major breakthrough for public healthcare, urologists at Nizam\u2019s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) have successfully performed their first-ever robotic kidney transplant, making it the first such procedure in a government hospital in South India. 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