AIIMS Delhi and Intuitive Team Up to Open Robotic Surgery Training Centre

New Delhi [India], September 25: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi and Intuitive, a biotechnology company known for robotic-assisted surgical systems, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a new training centre for robotic-assisted surgery.

The centre will offer comprehensive technology training on Intuitive’s advanced da Vinci systems for surgeons and care teams across various specialities. This will be Intuitive’s fourth robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) training centre in India and its first in a government medical college.

The AIIMS da Vinci RAS training centre aims to equip surgeons and care teams with the necessary skills and technology training to perform robotic-assisted surgery in fields such as urology, gynaecology, and general surgery. This collaboration between industry and academia will help advance the adoption of robotic-assisted surgery in India by providing state-of-the-art technology training for more surgeons.

Gary S. Guthart, CEO of Intuitive, stated, “For Intuitive, this MoU with AIIMS represents a significant milestone in our shared commitment to advancing surgical training and improving patient outcomes. We believe the AIIMS da Vinci RAS training centre will also serve as a beacon of excellence, fostering training, skill, and knowledge development for the next generation of surgeons.”

Dr. Srinivas, Director of AIIMS Delhi, said, “We are pleased to collaborate with Intuitive to establish this robotic-assisted surgical training centre, equipped with da Vinci systems. With the rising disease burden in India—cancers, urologic, and gynecological conditions requiring soft tissue surgery—the demand for advanced technologies like robotic-assisted surgery is growing. The need for associated training is clear in India. The da Vinci system offers enhanced precision, flexibility, and control, leading to improved surgical accuracy, reduced recovery times, and better patient outcomes. As an early adopter of robotic surgery, AIIMS has a pool of experienced robotic surgeons who will mentor and train new surgeons nationwide. This centre will play a crucial role in advancing surgical skills and elevating patient care standards across India.”

Intuitive’s commitment to training surgeons extends beyond initial technology training. The company provides ongoing support and training for surgeons and care teams throughout their careers. As part of its efforts to establish strong robotics programs across India, Intuitive has already set up three training centres in different parts of the country. To date, more than 850 surgeons in India have been trained on da Vinci technology, contributing to its significant adoption.