Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, J P Nadda, today virtually inaugurated the Liver Transplant Unit and formally launched the Advanced Robotic Surgery System at All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar, marking a significant upgrade in tertiary healthcare services in Odisha and Eastern India. With the commissioning of the state-of-the-art surgical robotic platform, AIIMS Bhubaneswar becomes the first Government medical institution in Odisha to operationalise a comprehensive robotic surgery programme.
The new Liver Transplant Unit will provide advanced treatment for end-stage liver disease, reducing the need for patients to travel long distances and improving access to life-saving care for patients from Odisha and neighbouring states. The facility includes a dedicated liver transplant operation theatre, a highly advanced intensive care unit, and a speciality clinic for structured post-transplant follow-up.
The robotic surgery system will support minimally invasive procedures across multiple specialties, enhancing surgical precision, reducing recovery time, and setting new benchmarks for technology-driven care in the public health system.
Senior officials from the Ministry and AIIMS Bhubaneswar joined the event. The developments align with the Government’s commitment to strengthen advanced healthcare infrastructure and expand equitable access to quality medical services.