How Robotic Surgery Is Changing Healthcare in India | Is Robotic Surgery Safe, Expensive, Overhyped?

In this episode of the Indian Business Times Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Parul Garg, a leading robotic surgeon, to break down one of the most misunderstood topics in modern healthcare - Robotic Surgery.

From clearing common myths about “robots operating on their own” to explaining how robotic surgery actually works, Dr. Parul Garg simplifies complex medical concepts in a way that patients and families can easily understand. The conversation covers the real differences between open surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and robotic surgery, and why robotics is increasingly being adopted across surgical fields in India and globally.

This episode will help viewers:

Understand what robotic surgery really is (and what it is not)
Learn why robotic surgery offers better precision, faster recovery, and less pain
Clear fears around AI doctors and autonomous robots
Make more informed decisions as patients or caregivers
Get a realistic view of the future of robotic surgery in India
Whether you’re a patient, a family member, or simply curious about how technology is transforming healthcare, this conversation offers clarity, reassurance, and valuable insight straight from a practicing surgeon.

⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps

00:00 – Why was there a need for robotic surgery
01:07 – Introduction to Dr. Parul Garg and the podcast
01:36 – Robotic surgery vs laparoscopic surgery explained
02:42 – Limitations of laparoscopy and why robotics was needed
03:52 – Can a robot perform surgery on its own?
04:19 – How surgeons actually control robotic systems
05:13 – Clearing movie-style myths about surgical robots
06:27 – What robotic surgery really looks like
07:00 – Which medical fields use robotic surgery today
07:58 – Why robotic surgery offers better precision
08:07 – Robotic vs open vs laparoscopic surgery outcomes
09:37 – What happens if power goes off during surgery?
10:42 – Why awareness about robotic surgery is still low
11:54 – How doctors help patients choose the right technique
12:52 – Why robotic surgery is considered expensive
14:54 – Will robots ever replace surgeons?
15:49 – The truth behind “AI doctors”
17:06 – The future of robotic surgery in India
20:59 – Biggest misconceptions patients have about robotic surgery
22:54 – Common surgeries where robotics is used today
24:42 – Robotic surgery in breast cancer and mastectomy
26:29 – How fast advanced robotic procedures are evolving
27:18 – Final thoughts and closing message

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