RG Hospitals Hosts Successful ‘ROBO 360’ Robotic Surgery Workshop
15 surgeons gain hands-on experience with the da Vinci Xi robotic system as Dr. Rohtash Luthra demonstrates three live robotic surgeries
City Air News
Nov 13, 2026 01:38
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Ludhiana, November 13, 2026: RG Hospitals, Ludhiana, successfully organised “ROBO 360 – A Comprehensive Robotic Surgery Workshop”, as part of the pre-conference workshops of Punjab Surgicon 2026. The workshop was conducted under the leadership of Dr. Rohtash Luthra, Senior Consultant – Advanced Laparoscopic, Bariatric and Robotic Surgery, with the guidance and support of Dr. Sandeep Puri, Medical Director, RG Hospitals.
The intensive training programme brought together 15 surgeons, offering practical exposure to the state-of-the-art da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system. The programme combined interactive academic sessions, hands-on robotic simulation, robotic system familiarisation and live operating theatre demonstrations, providing a comprehensive 360-degree learning experience.
Three Live Robotic Surgeries Demonstrate Advanced Surgical Techniques. The major highlight of the workshop was the live demonstration of three robotic surgeries performed by Dr. Rohtash Luthra, showcasing the versatility, precision and advanced capabilities of robotic-assisted surgery.
Speaking about the workshop, Dr. Rohtash Luthra said, “Robotic surgery is transforming the way we approach both routine and complex surgical procedures. The objective of ROBO 360 was not merely to demonstrate robotic technology, but to provide surgeons with a meaningful, hands-on learning experience. It was extremely encouraging to see the enthusiasm of the participating surgeons, especially the younger generation. Sharing knowledge and practical experience is essential to making advanced surgical technology more accessible and beneficial to our patients.”
The support of Dr. Sandeep Puri, Medical Director, RG Hospitals, has been instrumental in promoting academic initiatives, advanced surgical training and modern surgical technologies at the institution.
