Agra, 27th April, 2026: Fortis Escorts Hospital, Okhla, in association with the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Agra, hosted a Medical Excellence Programme on Robotic-Aided Advanced Cardio Thoracic Vascular Surgery (CTVS) and Urology at Fairfield by Marriott, Agra. The event brought together leading specialists and healthcare professionals from Agra and surrounding regions for insightful discussions on the role of robot-assisted and minimally invasive techniques in modern medicine. The session highlighted how these advanced approaches enhance surgical precision and lead to better patient outcomes – such as reduced pain, fewer complications, and faster recovery, while underscoring the importance of continuous learning and collaboration in delivering high-quality, patient-centric care.
The session was led by Dr Ritwick Raj Bhuyan, Director of Cardio Thoracic Vascular Surgery and Lead for Minimally Invasive & Robotic Cardiac Surgery, along with Dr Pankaj Panwar, Additional Director of Kidney Transplant & Robotic Urology, both from Fortis Escorts Heart Institute – a leading centre known for advanced cardiac, urological, and minimally invasive surgical care. The discussions focused on advancing precision-driven interventions across cardiac and urological specialties, highlighting how cutting-edge, technology-enabled approaches are shaping more accurate, efficient, and patient-centric treatment pathways.
Dr Bhuyan presented “Minimally Invasive and Robotic Cardiac Surgery – Our Experience at Fortis Escorts,” outlining the Fortis Escorts Okhla’s clinical expertise in adopting robotic-assisted approaches for complex cardiac procedures. He emphasized that such techniques enable superior surgical accuracy, reduced operative trauma, shorter hospital stays, and faster post-operative recovery, thereby significantly improving patient outcomes.
Dr Panwar delivered sessions on “Painless Hematuria: Don’t Miss Bladder Cancer” and “Living Donor Kidney Transplant: Surgical Safety for Donor & Recipient.” He highlighted the critical importance of early symptom recognition in urological cancers and elaborated on advancements in robotic urology and transplant surgery that are enhancing procedural safety, minimizing complications, and optimizing recovery for both donors and recipients.
Commenting on the same, Dr Ritwick Raj Bhuyan, Director, Cardio Thoracic Vascular Surgery & Lead, Minimally Invasive & Robotic Cardiac Surgery, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Okhla, New Delhi, said, “Robotic-assisted cardiac surgery represents a paradigm shift in the management of complex heart diseases. The enhanced precision and minimally invasive nature of these procedures are instrumental in improving clinical outcomes and patient recovery.”
Dr Pankaj Panwar, Additional Director, Kidney Transplant & Robotic Urology, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Okhla, New Delhi, added, “Timely identification of symptoms such as painless hematuria is essential for early diagnosis of bladder cancer. With the advent of robotic technologies, we are now able to deliver safer, more refined surgical interventions with better outcomes for patients.”
Dr Pankaj Nagayach, President, Indian Medical Association (IMA), Agra said, “Collaborative academic platforms like this are integral to continuous medical education. Our association with Fortis Escorts strengthens knowledge-sharing and supports the adoption of advanced clinical practices within the medical community.”
