Lucknow: In a significant medical achievement, doctors at King George’s Medical University (KGMU) successfully performed robotic surgery on a seven-year-old child suffering from a left inguinal hernia, ensuring faster recovery and minimal pain.
The patient, Shreyansh Yadav, a resident of Krishna Nagar in Lucknow, had been facing health complications due to the condition. Prior to visiting KGMU, his family consulted several hospitals but found limited access to advanced surgical options, with conventional open surgery being costly and less favorable.
Upon examination at the Pediatric Surgery OPD of KGMU, doctors diagnosed a left-sided inguinal hernia affecting the scrotal region. Considering the condition and available facilities, the medical team advised robotic surgery, explaining its benefits to the child’s parents, who agreed to proceed.
The patient was admitted on March 10, 2026, and the surgery was successfully conducted on March 16 using advanced robotic techniques. Due to the minimally invasive nature of the procedure, the child experienced significantly less pain and showed rapid recovery, becoming mobile within a day. He was discharged on March 18 in stable condition.
The total cost of the robotic procedure at KGMU was approximately ₹60,000—substantially lower compared to similar treatments elsewhere. This marks the second successful robotic surgery carried out by the university’s Department of Pediatric Surgery.
The surgical team included Prof. J. D. Rawat, Prof. Anand Pandey, Dr. Gurmeet Singh, Dr. Manish Rajput and Dr. Amol Agrawal, while anesthesia support was provided by the team of Dr. Vineeta Singh and Dr. Neelkamal. Nursing officers Rita, Sanjay, and Akash Babu also assisted during the procedure.
Encouraged by this success, the department plans to expand the use of robotic surgery for treating various pediatric conditions, enabling children to benefit from faster recovery and improved surgical outcomes.
The department expressed gratitude to Vice-Chancellor Prof. Soniya Nithyanand and the university administration, including Prof. B. K. Ojha and Prof. H. S. Pahwa, for facilitating advanced robotic surgery facilities at KGMU.
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Soniya Nithyanand congratulated the entire medical team on the successful procedure, calling it a major step forward in pediatric healthcare.
