100 Robotic Surgeries! Prashanth Hospitals Dr.Parimuthukumar Sets a New Benchmark in Tamil Nadu Healthcare
Chennai, September 25, 2025 – Prashanth Hospitals proudly celebrated a major healthcare milestone as Dr. Parimuthukumar, Clinical Lead, Institute of Robotic Surgeries, became the first surgeon in Chennai to complete 100 successful indigenous robotic abdominal surgeries. This achievement marks a significant step forward in minimally invasive surgical care across Tamil Nadu.
Dr. Parimuthukumar has also performed India’s first inter-hospital robotic telesurgery, connecting hospitals across a distance of 340 kilometers – a pioneering feat in the country’s medical history. The event included a special felicitation by Dr. Vishwa Srivastava, CEO – APAC, SSi Mantra, India’s leading surgical robotics company. He lauded Dr. Parimuthukumar’s clinical leadership and innovation, especially in leveraging Made-in-India robotic technology to deliver advanced surgical care.
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The 100 robotic surgeries performed include procedures such as gall bladder removal, uterus removal, hernia repairs, colonic cancer surgeries, and spleen removals. By replacing traditional open surgeries with robotic-assisted techniques, patients have benefitted from smaller incisions, reduced pain, quicker recoveries, and enhanced surgical precision.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Prashanth Krishna, Managing Director, Prashanth Hospitals, said, “We’re proud to offer advanced, indigenous robotic solutions that make world-class care more accessible and affordable. This milestone – along with India’s first inter-hospital robotic telesurgery – reflects our commitment to innovation and excellence.”
Dr. Parimuthukumar added, “This isn’t just a number – it's about safer, more precise surgeries that improve lives. Our goal is to make high-end surgical care available to every patient, wherever they are.”
Dr. Vishwa Srivastava emphasized the broader impact: “Dr. Parimuthukumar and Prashanth Hospitals are redefining surgical standards in India. Their work showcases how indigenous technology can revolutionize patient outcomes.”
Dr. V. Selvaraja, Founder & MD of Dharan Hospital, also praised the achievement, calling it a “transformative moment” that highlights how advanced technology can bridge the healthcare divide between urban and rural regions.
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