The hospital has also inculcated robotic-assisted surgery into its academic and teaching programmes

Governor of Kerala, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, inaugurated the Robotic-Assisted Surgery (RAS) Block at Medical Trust Hospital, Kochi, marking a significant advancement in the institution’s surgical capabilities.

With the addition of a new robotic surgery block, the hospital currently has 1000 beds and 17 operating rooms, all designed to support high-precision procedures using advanced da Vinci technology. These facilities are equipped to enhance the precision and efficiency of procedures, particularly in the fields of surgical oncology, gynaecology, gastroenterology, urology and several other disciplines. In addition, the hospital will strengthen its focus on kidney transplantation, integrating robotic assistance into transplant-related surgical workflows where applicable. The hospital is planning to open two new blocks for mother & child care, and oncology, soon.

Dr PV Louis, MD, Medical Trust Hospital, commented, "The inauguration of our new robotic-assisted surgery block, featuring the da Vinci system, marks a major step forward in making advanced surgical care more accessible to the people of Kerala. This cutting-edge technology enables us to deliver highly-precise procedures with faster recovery times, helping more patients benefit from advanced minimally invasive care."

P Rajeev, The Minister for Industries and Law, Government of Kerala, Dr PV Thomas, Medical and Commercial Director- Medical Trust Hospital, PP Xavier, Finance Director- Medical Trust Hospital were present at the event.