Galaxy Care Hospital: November 2016

Robotic Surgeries in India at Galaxy Care Hospital

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Dr. Shailesh Puntambekar - The pioneer of Laparoscopy Technique in India

There was a time when India was struggling in healthcare industry due to lack of medical facilities for complex surgeries. As a result, we were dependent on the help from the experts from overseas. But, as the time progresses, India started producing medical experts. However, the mindset of the people 'what we have in India is good but what the overseas have is the best' was still the same.

It was Dr. Shailesh Puntambekar, the pioneer of Laparoscopic Cancer Surgeries in India, who changed the mindset of the people in India. He was continuously working to make all the medical facilities available and affordable for all the people without limiting it to a specific class. With a vision to show the world what difference India can make to the healthcare industry.

The Pioneer:

Dr. Shailesh Puntambekar has been the pioneer of Laparoscopic Cancer Surgeries in India and thousands of cancer patients from all over India have been benefited after he single-handedly introduced and developed these advanced laparoscopic techniques. For his pioneering work in Laparoscopic Cancer Surgery, on an international level, Dr. Shailesh Puntambekar has been awarded the “Distinguished Surgeon’s Award”, at the “International Surgical Olympics” in Beijing China in the year 2009.

Inventor the Pune Technique:

Dr. Shailesh Puntambekar invented Lap. Radical Hysterectomy which is known as 'Pune Technique' worldwide. Pune Technique is recognized worldwide and used in more than 40 countries. In spite of his individual efforts for this technique, Dr. Shailesh Puntambekar named the technique by the name of Pune city. Many doctors from different countries came to India to learn Pune technique from Dr. Shailesh Puntambekar.

First to Introduced Da Vinci robot in India:

Dr. Shailesh Puntambekar is the first surgeon to introduce Da Vinci robot in India. The Da Vinci robot is one of the world’s most advanced pieces of surgical equipment. Robotic Cancer Surgery is now being performed by leading hospitals in USA, Europe, Japan, and Korea. He is the first to perform Robotic Cancer Surgeries in all branches of surgical specialties in India.

With his continuous efforts to improve the scenario of the healthcare industry is an inspiration to all the doctors. Dr. Shailesh Puntambekar believed in his and India's potential and made the things possible.