Robotic surgery will soon become a reality in cancer treatment in Kerala.
A robotic surgery unit is becoming functional in the government sector for the first time at the Regional Cancer Centre (RCC) here. Till now, it was available only in large hospitals in the country and abroad.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the robotic surgery unit at the RCC, HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy) treatment, patient welfare and service block, and clinical laboratory tracking mechanism at 11.30 a.m. on Monday. Minister for Health Veena George will preside. Kadakampally Surendran, MLA, and Mayor Arya Rajendran will be the chief guests.