Guwahati, Sept. 28 -- Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) has achieved a significant milestone in public healthcare by successfully performing robotic-assisted cardiac procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and mitral valve surgery, for the first time in the Northeast.

The development marks a major advancement in the availability of specialised cardiac treatment within Assam's public healthcare system. Robotic-assisted surgery combines advanced technology with surgical expertise, using three-dimensional visualisation and highly precise robotic instruments to perform complex procedures through smaller incisions.

The minimally invasive approach can help reduce postoperative discomfort and may allow patients t...