Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, has brought Intuitive’s Da Vinci 5 robotic-assisted surgical system into clinical use, putting the hospital among the first in India to adopt the next-generation platform. Apollo says the system is already being used across five specialities: cardiac surgery, surgical oncology, gynaecology, gastrointestinal surgery and urology.

What is new in Da Vinci 5

The headline feature is Force Feedback. When used with compatible instruments, it lets the operating surgeon feel how much pressure is being applied to tissue, adding a sense of touch to the magnified 3D view at the console. For delicate dissection, that extra awareness is meant to help surgeons handle tissue more gently.

Intuitive describes the platform as carrying more than 150 technological enhancements over earlier generations, including upgraded 3D imaging, refined instrument controls, a redesigned and more ergonomic surgeon console, tools to monitor applied pressure, and the ability to review surgical video during a procedure. As with all robotic-assisted surgery, the surgeon stays in full control throughout; the system assists and does not operate on its own.

Why it matters for Apollo’s robotics programme

“Being amongst the first hospital in India to introduce the Da Vinci 5 reflects Apollo’s continued commitment to advancing healthcare through sustained investment in medical technology,” said Dr Preetha Reddy, Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals, adding that such advances must be backed by clinical expertise and rigorous training.

Dr Suneeta Reddy, Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals, said capabilities such as Force Feedback can support “greater awareness during delicate surgical manoeuvres and informed decision-making during surgery”, and that the group’s focus is on bringing such innovations into clinical practice responsibly.

Apollo notes that robotic-assisted surgery is not suitable for every patient or procedure, and the choice of approach will continue to rest on each patient’s condition and the treating doctor’s assessment.

The bigger picture

The Bengaluru deployment adds to a fast-growing robotic surgery footprint across Indian tertiary hospitals, where data-rich consoles, video review and haptic feedback are turning the operating theatre into another connected, digitally instrumented part of the hospital. Apollo, which operates more than 10,400 beds across 76 hospitals, has been steadily layering advanced surgical technology and digital care pathways across its network.

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