A woman in her mid-50s from Mauritius was successfully treated for an extremely rare salivary gland cancer at the base of her tongue using advanced Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) at Fortis Hospital, Mulund. The patient was diagnosed with a 2 cm low-grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the
With one in every nine Indians estimated to face the risk of developing cancer during their lifetime, a Rajya Sabha Parliamentary Committee has invited suggestions from stakeholders to strengthen access to affordable cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. The initiative comes amid rising cancer cases in
Robotic assisted surgery is witnessing rapid adoption across India's healthcare sector, with hospitals increasingly leveraging advanced surgical platforms to enhance precision, improve patient outcomes and reduce recovery times for complex procedures. Once limited to major metropolitan hospitals, robotic surgery is now expanding into smaller cities
Aster DM Quality Care has appointed Varun Khanna as its Managing Director & Group Chief Executive Officer (Group CEO), marking a significant leadership transition following the successful merger of Aster DM Healthcare and Quality Care India. The appointment positions Khanna to lead one of India's
Advanced Comprehensive Oncology Centre launched by Legendary Former Indian Cricketer Mr. VVS Laxman Bengaluru, 21 st June 2026: KIMS Hospitals, Mahadevapura, Bengaluru, today inaugurated the KIMS RENOVA Oncology Institute, a comprehensive cancer care centre envisioned to provide advanced, integrated, and patient centric oncology services. The institute was inaugurated
The Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, one of India's leading oncology centres, has expanded access to robotic-assisted cancer surgeries, further strengthening its advanced surgical oncology services. The institute has now successfully completed more than 500 robotic-assisted cancer procedures, marking a significant milestone in the adoption of
Pioneering long-distance precision, the landmark procedure showcases the future of Robotic Uro- Oncology care in India In a landmark achievement for Indian healthcare and surgical innovation, a senior surgeon at the Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU) – India’s largest single speciality on Urology and Nephrology hospital chain
Medanta has unveiled an ambitious ₹4,500 crore expansion strategy aimed at strengthening its national healthcare footprint through the development of new multi-speciality hospitals in Delhi, Mumbai, Guwahati, and Varanasi. The healthcare major, founded by renowned cardiac surgeon Dr. Naresh Trehan, currently operates advanced multi-speciality hospitals across
Dr Raj Nagarkar, Chief of Surgical Oncology and Robotic Surgery at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre, Nasik Cancer often arrives like an unexpected storm, but for many people, its earliest signs can be surprisingly subtle, sometimes as simple as a change in the colour of urine. Bladder cancer, though
With an emphasis on better coordination, the centre enhances patient care across every stage, from initial assessment to recovery, and aims to improve the quality of life of patients. In critical moments, timely medical care can make all the difference for patients and their families. Keeping
