Robotic surgery is no longer science fiction, it's helping cancer surgeons operate with millimeter precision while patients recover in days, not weeks. In this episode of Jas-Health, Dr. Vishnu Agarwal, Surgical Oncologist at Jaslok Hospital, explains how robotic-assisted surgery is transforming cancer care, which cancer types benefit most, and what patients should realistically expect in terms of outcomes and recovery. What you'll learn: ✅ How does the da Vinci robotic system work in cancer surgery? ✅ Which cancers are best treated with robotic surgery? (Prostate, rectal, gynaecological, kidney) ✅ How does robotic surgery improve precision over open or laparoscopic surgery? ✅ Benefits: reduced blood loss, smaller cuts, faster recovery ✅ Does robotic surgery improve cancer cure rates? ✅ Is it available in India and what does it cost? ✅ What questions should patients ask their surgeon before choosing robotic surgery? 👨⚕️ About Dr. Vishnu Agarwal: Dr. Agarwal is a specialist in surgical oncology and robotic surgery at Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai, with expertise in minimally invasive cancer surgery across multiple tumour types. 🏥 Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai
