Aykai Hospital Performs Robotic Surgery, First Of Its Kind In The Region

Feb18,2026 | Gautam Jalandhari | Ludhiana

Landmark achievement in kidney ,prostate and bladder cancer *** AYKAI Hospital has achieved another historic milestone in advanced cancer surgery by successfully performing Punjab’s first robotic radical cystectomy (complete urinary bladder removal) in a 70-year-old gentleman diagnosed with urinary bladder cancer. The patient had been suffering from cancer of the urinary bladder locally advanced for the past three to four months.He had blood in the urine for two weeks and also required chemotherapy before proceeding to the definitive treatment Radical cystectomy with urinary diversion is considered one of the most technically demanding procedures in urologic cancer surgery. Traditionally, this complex surgery has been performed through open or laparoscopic techniques. With the introduction of robotic-assisted surgery at AYKAI Hospital, this highly intricate and physically demanding procedure has been transformed into a far more precise and streamlined operation. The robotic platform provides enhanced 3D visualization, superior dexterity, tremor filtration, and greater surgical accuracy. Dr.Baldev Singh Aulakh Cheif Urologist,Transplant and Robotic Surgeon Chairman Aykai Hospital said that performing radical cystectomy through the conventional open technique used to be extremely tiring and stressful for the surgeon due to the prolonged operative time and physical strain. “With robotic technology, surgeons feel physically more comfortable and ergonomically supported. This allows us to concentrate more precisely on the surgical steps without being distracted by physical fatigue,” he stated.Hence use of the robotic system significantly benefits patients like: No blood loss No big incisions Less postoperative pain Faster mobilization Early recovery & discharge from Hospital Surgery was successfully performed by Dr Baldev Singh Aulakh and his team including Dr Amit Tuli Consultant Urology, Senior Residents Dr Naresh Lodhi, Dr Himanshu Sharma & Dr Krishna Pal Singh. Aykai Hospital revealed that the programme ushers in a new era of technology-led surgical excellence, offering patients access to world-class robotic procedures closer to home. Remarkably, the patient was discharged on the fourth postoperative day, highlighting the enhanced recovery associated with robotic surgery. This landmark achievement marks a significant advancement in cancer care in Punjab. The successful outcome is expected to encourage more patients suffering from urinary bladder cancer and other complex cancers like prostate cancer, kidney cancer, uterus cancer,gall bladder cancer etc to consider robotic technology as a safe, effective, and advanced treatment option.