Symposium took place on the Use of Robotics in Prostate Cancer Detection
India's leading healthcare group Narayana Health (NH) has consulted with hundreds of doctors and healthcare experts in Bangladesh on the use of robotics in early detection of terminal prostate cancer.
The seminar titled 'Use of Robotics in Prostate Cancer' was recently organized in Dhaka in collaboration with Oncology Present and Future Bangladesh. The participants of the seminar had the opportunity to learn in depth about the latest information and innovations on the mentioned topics and how the patients of Bangladesh will benefit through the use of robotics.
According to the latest estimates of the Global Cancer Observatory, the number of new cancer patients in Bangladesh in 2020 was 156,000. This number is steadily increasing and studies show that it (prostate cancer) is the fourth most diagnosed cancer in the world. According to experts, early detection of the disease can greatly increase its chances of cure, but unfortunately, cancer patients in Bangladesh are diagnosed at stage 3 or 4. As a result, the death rate of this disease is very high.
Senior Euro-Oncologist Dr. Narayan Super Specialty Hospital, an institution of Narayana Health located in Howrah, West Bengal, delivered the keynote speech in the seminar. Anand Biyani At this time presented a reference case study on how robotic surgery can play an important role even in advanced stages of prostate cancer.
Dr. Anand Biyani said, 'Many patients from Bangladesh regularly visit our hospitals located in important locations in India for various treatments including prostate cancer. Our aim is to increase the capacity of local doctors, so that they not only achieve success in diagnosing prostate cancer in the country, but also provide necessary advice for taking effective measures at the right time.'
To showcase the expertise of Narayana Health and empower local doctors with knowledge of modern robotic procedures. Dr. Biyani presented a recent case video of a prostate cancer patient who underwent robotic surgery under him. The presentation provided a detailed explanation of the complete treatment procedure and post-treatment results.
Among the eminent speakers from Bangladesh, National Cancer Research Institute and Hospital (Radiation Oncology) Head Dr. Rakib Uddin Ahmed, Department Head of Mitford Medical College and Hospital, Dr. Swapan Banerjee, Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (Radiation Oncology) Assistant Professor Dr. Tanima Adhikari and Head of Bangladesh Medical College and Hospital (Medical Oncology) Professor Zafar Md. Masood. Assistant Professor Dr. Ashraf uz Zaman Mahmood of National Cancer Research Institute and Hospital participated in the event as a panelist.
Dr. Biyani also said, 'Robotic technology has revolutionized the treatment of prostate cancer with numerous benefits and improved outcomes. One of its main applications is: Robotic Assisted Radical Prostatectomy (RARP). In this surgical procedure, the prostate gland is removed through minimal incisions. Using the Da Vinci Surgical System, surgeons can control surgical instruments equipped with robotic arms and high-definition cameras from a console, providing far superior visualization, precision and control over traditional methods.'
Experts agree with Biyani that the use of robotics in prostate cancer treatment has revolutionized the use of precision, reduced healing time and improved outcomes.
