Robotic Surgery at SGPGI Offers New Hope, Reduces Stigma for Prostate Cancer Patients in Lucknow
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – September 7, 2025 -โข A groundbreaking robotic surgical technique for prostate cancer โis now โฃavailable at the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) โin Lucknow, offering patients a less invasiveโ treatment option andโ concurrently โคchallenging the stigma surrounding โcontinence issuesโ frequently enough associated โคwith the disease. The new method, implemented thisโ month, promises quicker recovery โฃtimes, reduced blood loss, โฃand improved functional outcomes for men battling prostate cancer.
Forโฃ years, aโค significant barrier to seeking treatment for prostate cancer has been the fear of โขpost-operative incontinence.โค Customary surgicalโ methods frequently enough damageโฃ nerves controlling bladder function, leading to debilitating side effects that impact quality of life. SGPGI’s adoption ofโ robotic-assisted surgery addresses this concern with enhanced โprecision,โ minimizing nerve damage and preserving continence. This โadvancement is particularly impactful inโค a region where โคopen discussionโ of such health concerns remains sensitive.
The robotic system,acquired in late August 2025,allows surgeons to perform complex procedures through tiny incisions withโ greater dexterity and control than conventional surgery. dr.D.K. Gupta, Head of the Urology Department at SGPGI, explained, “The robotic approach allows for meticulous dissection and nerve-sparing surgery, significantly reducing the risk of urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction. Patients can expect a faster return toโข normal activities and aโฃ better overall quality of life.”
Approximately 140,000 new cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed inโ India annually, according to the National Cancer Registry โProgram. The availability of this advanced surgicalโ techniqueโ atโฃ SGPGI provides aโฃ crucial new option for patients in Uttar Pradeshโข and surrounding states, potentially improving treatment โฃoutcomesโ and encouraging earlier diagnosis. โขSGPGI plansโ to trainโข additional surgeons in the robotic technique to expandโ access to this innovative care.