Dr. Gyan Chand recognized for pioneering research in robotic thyroid surgery
Lucknow: Prof. (Dr.) Gyan Chand, Professor in the Department of Endocrine and Breast Surgery at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), has been conferred the Best Paper Award at the 21st International Conference of the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASICON 2026). The prestigious honour was presented on August 30, 2026, at the Biswa Bangla Convention & Exhibition Centre in Kolkata for his research paper comparing advanced approaches in robotic thyroid surgery.
The award represents a significant recognition within India’s minimal access surgical community, affirming the quality and innovation of Dr. Chand’s scientific work and underscoring the growing adoption of minimally invasive techniques in endocrine surgery across the country.
A Leader in Minimally Invasive Surgery
Dr. Gyan Chand is widely recognized as one of India’s foremost experts in minimally invasive and robotic endocrine surgery. His clinical practice concentrates on advanced remote-access surgical techniques, particularly the bilateral axillo-breast approach (BABA) and transoral robotic thyroidectomy (TORT). These innovative methods enable surgeons to perform thyroid procedures with minimal or no visible scarring while preserving critical anatomical structures including the recurrent laryngeal nerves and parathyroid glands.
“The driving principle behind this work is to provide patients with superior cosmetic outcomes without compromising surgical safety,” Dr. Chand explains. “This is especially transformative for younger patients and those concerned about the cosmetic impact of traditional neck scars.”
Clinical Milestones at SGPGIMS
Under Dr. Chand’s leadership, the Endocrine Surgery team at SGPGIMS has achieved remarkable clinical and institutional milestones that have established the institute as a centre of excellence for advanced robotic endocrine surgery within India’s government healthcare sector:
- Successfully completed more than 200 robotic endocrine procedures
- Performed what is documented as India’s youngest robotic thyroid surgery on a six-year-old patient
- Established a tertiary care centre for advanced robotic thyroid and endocrine procedures in a government institutional setting
These achievements demonstrate both the technical proficiency of the surgical team and the feasibility of implementing cutting-edge robotic surgical programs within India’s public healthcare infrastructure.
Recognition of Scientific Excellence
The Best Paper Award at AMASICON is among the most prestigious honours in minimal access surgery in India. The award specifically recognized Dr. Chand’s comparative research on robotic thyroid surgical approaches, underscoring the scholarly rigor and clinical relevance of his work. The recognition signals the medical community’s confidence in the evolving techniques and refinements being made to robotic endocrine surgery within Indian surgical practice.
Distinguished Professional Record
This latest award adds to Dr. Chand’s established record of professional distinction and scholarly contribution to the field. His previous accomplishments include:
- International fellowship training in robotic thyroid surgery at Seoul National University Hospital, South Korea
- Multiple invited orations at national and international surgical conferences
- Previous best-paper awards in endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery forums
The recognition reflects both individual excellence and the institutional commitment of SGPGIMS to advancing patient-centred, technology-driven approaches in endocrine surgery. Institute colleagues and members of the broader surgical community have extended their congratulations to Dr. Chand, with many viewing the award as validation of SGPGIMS’s contributions to elevating surgical standards across India’s government healthcare system.
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