A Major Milestone for Purnea and UKM Hospital: Three Robotic Surgeries Successfully Performed in a Single Day:- Dr. Zaheen Khan, Urologist and Robotic Surgeon
A significant milestone has been achieved in the field of advanced surgery in Purnea, Bihar. UKM Hospital, under the expertise of Dr. Zaheen Khan, Urologist and Robotic Surgeon, successfully performed three complex robotic surgeries in a single day, marking an important step forward in bringing cutting-edge medical technology to the region.
Robotic surgery represents one of the most advanced forms of minimally invasive surgery, offering greater precision, better visualization, and faster recovery for patients. The successful completion of multiple robotic procedures in a single day highlights both the growing capability of the surgical team and the availability of modern medical technology in Purnea.
Robotic Pyeloplasty for PUJ Obstruction
One of the procedures performed was a robotic pyeloplasty for a patient suffering from PUJ obstruction (Pelvi-Ureteric Junction Obstruction) along with a history of recurrent pyelonephritis.
PUJ obstruction occurs when the flow of urine from the kidney to the ureter is blocked, leading to kidney swelling, infections, and long-term kidney damage if untreated. Robotic pyeloplasty allows surgeons to precisely reconstruct the blocked area with minimal trauma to surrounding tissues.
Using robotic technology, the surgical team was able to successfully relieve the obstruction and restore normal urinary drainage from the kidney.
Robotic Simple Nephrectomy for Genitourinary Tuberculosis (GU TB)
The second surgery performed was a robotic simple nephrectomy for a patient diagnosed with genitourinary tuberculosis (GU TB).
In advanced cases of GU TB, the kidney may become severely damaged and non-functional due to chronic infection and inflammation. In such situations, removal of the affected kidney becomes necessary to prevent ongoing infection and complications.
Robotic nephrectomy allows the surgeon to remove the diseased kidney through small incisions with high precision, leading to less blood loss, reduced pain, and faster recovery compared to traditional open surgery.
Robot-Assisted Hysterectomy
The third procedure performed was a robot-assisted hysterectomy, a gynecological surgery in which the uterus is removed using robotic assistance.
Robotic hysterectomy offers significant benefits for patients, including minimal surgical trauma, better surgical precision, and quicker post-operative recovery.
Bringing Advanced Robotic Surgery to Purnea
The ability to perform three advanced robotic surgeries in a single day reflects the growing advancement of surgical care at UKM Hospital. It also demonstrates how modern robotic technology is transforming surgical outcomes by improving precision and patient recovery.
For patients in Purnea and nearby regions of Bihar, this milestone represents an important step toward accessing world-class surgical care closer to home, without the need to travel to major metropolitan cities.
The achievement highlights the commitment of Dr. Zaheen Khan and the entire surgical team to bringing advanced, patient-centered healthcare to the region.
As robotic surgery continues to evolve, such developments are expected to further strengthen the availability of high-quality minimally invasive surgical care in eastern Bihar.
