LUCKNOW, Aug. 23 -- King George's Medical University (KGMU) here on Saturday claimed to have performed its first robotic Whipple surgery for pancreatic cancer, becoming the first government institute in Uttar Pradesh to introduce robotic pancreatic surgery. Dr Abhijit Chandra, head of the department of gastro-surgery, said the whipple procedure is a complex surgery for cancers affecting the head of the pancreas. It involves removing the pancreatic head, part of the small intestine, bile duct and gallbladder, followed by reconstruction of the digestive system, according to a press release issued on Saturday. Dr Chandra said the pancreas is located close to major blood vessels, making the removal of cancerous tissue while protecting surrounding structures challenging. The procedure also requires multiple reconnections of the digestive tract. Dr Rohit said robotic technology offers better visualisation and precision while operating on small and sensitive structures. It can also lead to smaller incisions, reduced blood loss and pain, shorter hospital stays and faster recovery. The patient who underwent the procedure is recovering well, with doctors reporting fewer post-operative complications....