Robotic Surgery at Kauvery Hospital, Bangalore

Robotic Surgery at Kauvery Hospital, Bangalore — What Is Available

Kauvery Hospital, Bangalore is a well-equipped multi-speciality hospital offering advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery through its Da Vinci robotic surgical system. The robotic surgery programme at Kauvery is led by Dr. Srinivas Bojanapu, a fellowship-trained HPB (Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary) surgeon with specialist expertise in complex liver, pancreatic, biliary, and gastrointestinal robotic procedures.

Patients from across Bangalore, north Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana travel to Kauvery Hospital, Bangalore for robotic surgery — particularly for complex HPB conditions such as liver cancer, pancreatic tumours, and bile duct diseases that require both high surgical precision and minimally invasive technique.

Dr. Srinivas also operates at Dhaara Speciality Hospital, Bangalore — giving patients flexibility in hospital choice for the same surgeon expertise.

The Robotic Surgeon at Kauvery Hospital, Bangalore

Dr. Srinivas Bojanapu

MBBS, MS, FACRSI, DrNB, PDF — HPB & Robotic Surgeon

Senior Consultant, HPB & Robotic Surgery
Kauvery Hospital, Bangalore · Dhaara Speciality Hospital, Bangalore

Da Vinci Certified HPB Specialist 500+ Robotic Procedures Liver · Pancreas · GI · Hernia

📞 Kauvery: 96907 29690 srinivasbojanapu.in →

Dr. Srinivas Bojanapu trained in HPB surgery across leading institutions in India and holds a Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) in HPB & Minimally Invasive Surgery. He is among a small group of surgeons in Karnataka with both subspecialty HPB training and active Da Vinci robotic surgery certification. His robotic surgery practice at Kauvery Hospital covers the full range of HPB and GI robotic procedures — from routine robotic cholecystectomy to complex robotic Whipple procedures and robotic liver cancer resections.

For liver conditions specifically, Dr. Srinivas also consults at liverdoctor.in, a dedicated resource for liver disease and liver surgery patients in Bangalore.

Robotic Surgery Procedures at Kauvery Hospital, Bangalore

Liver Surgery (Robotic Hepatobiliary)

The liver and bile ducts are among the most technically demanding areas for robotic surgery, requiring precise instrument control around major blood vessels. Dr. Srinivas performs the following robotic liver procedures at Kauvery Hospital, Bangalore:

• Robotic hepatectomy (liver resection): Removal of a liver segment, lobe, or tumour — for liver cancer (HCC), colorectal liver secondaries, or benign liver tumours. Guide →
• Robotic liver cancer surgery: Complete removal of liver tumours with clear margins, through small cuts rather than a large open incision. Guide →
• Robotic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal): Removal of the gallbladder for gallstones, gallbladder inflammation, or polyps — typically day surgery or one overnight stay. Guide →
• Robotic bile duct surgery: Exploration and repair of bile duct conditions — strictures, stones, and choledochal cysts.
• Robotic liver resection for metastases: Patients with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver often benefit from robotic resection, enabling earlier recovery and faster return to chemotherapy. Guide →

Pancreatic Surgery (Robotic)

Pancreatic surgery is among the most complex in abdominal surgery. The robotic system's 3D vision and 7-degree instrument freedom is particularly valuable for working around the pancreas, which sits behind the stomach adjacent to the portal vein and superior mesenteric vessels.

• Robotic Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy): The most complex HPB operation — removal of the head of the pancreas, part of the small intestine, and the bile duct, followed by reconstruction. Robotic technique reduces complications from this major surgery. Guide →
• Robotic distal pancreatectomy: Removal of the body and tail of the pancreas — for tumours in the left side of the pancreas. Guide →
• Robotic pancreatic cancer surgery: For resectable pancreatic cancer, robotic surgery achieves complete tumour removal with faster recovery before any follow-up chemotherapy begins.

Hernia Surgery (Robotic)

Robotic hernia repair gives surgeons precision stitching in tight spaces — particularly useful for complex or recurrent hernias. At Kauvery Hospital, Bangalore, Dr. Srinivas performs:

• Robotic inguinal hernia repair (TAPP): For groin hernias — both sides can be repaired in the same procedure through 3 small cuts. Guide →
• Robotic ventral hernia repair (rTAR): For abdominal wall hernias — the robotic approach is superior for complex cases and large defects requiring mesh placement in tight anatomical planes. Guide →
• Robotic hiatal hernia repair: For hiatus hernias causing severe reflux (GERD) or stomach herniation into the chest. Guide →
• Recurrent hernia repair: Patients who have had a hernia repair before and developed recurrence — where scar tissue makes open repair more difficult — benefit most from the robotic approach.

GI (Gastrointestinal) Surgery (Robotic)

• Robotic colectomy: Removal of all or part of the large bowel — for colon cancer, diverticular disease, or inflammatory bowel disease requiring surgery. Guide →
• Robotic gastrectomy: Partial or total removal of the stomach for stomach cancer or complicated peptic ulcer disease. Guide →
• Robotic appendectomy: Removal of the appendix — particularly for complex appendicitis with surrounding inflammation. Guide →
• Robotic colorectal cancer surgery: For cancers of the sigmoid colon, rectum, and descending colon — the robotic approach is particularly valuable in the pelvis where the space is very narrow. Guide →

Why Choose Robotic Surgery Over Open or Laparoscopic?

Patients at Kauvery Hospital, Bangalore are often referred for robotic surgery after being told they need a major open operation. Here is what robotic surgery means in practical terms for you:

Full comparison: Robotic vs Open Surgery →

Who Visits Kauvery Hospital Bangalore for Robotic Surgery?

The robotic surgery programme at Kauvery Hospital, Bangalore serves patients across a wide geography and range of conditions:

• Liver cancer patients: Diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) or liver secondaries from colorectal cancer — seeking robotic resection to avoid a large abdominal incision and recover faster before chemotherapy.
• Gallstone patients: Particularly those with complicated cholecystitis, previous upper abdominal surgery, or difficult anatomy where standard laparoscopic cholecystectomy carries higher risk.
• Hernia patients: Including those with large abdominal wall hernias, bilateral inguinal hernias, or recurrent hernias after previous repair.
• Colon and rectal cancer patients: Seeking minimally invasive cancer surgery that achieves equivalent cancer clearance to open surgery with significantly faster recovery.
• Pancreatic tumour patients: Requiring a complex Whipple procedure or distal pancreatectomy performed by a subspecialist HPB surgeon.
• Second opinion patients: Told elsewhere that open surgery is the only option — seeking a robotic surgery assessment from an experienced HPB robotic surgeon.
• Patients from outside Bangalore: From Hyderabad, Mysore, Mangalore, Hubli, north Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh — coming to Kauvery Hospital, Bangalore for subspecialty HPB robotic care not available in smaller cities.

Booking a Robotic Surgery Consultation at Kauvery Hospital, Bangalore

What to bring to your first appointment: All imaging (CT scan, MRI, MRCP, ultrasound, PET scan), biopsy reports, blood test results, and any previous operation notes or discharge summaries. The more complete your records, the more accurate the consultation.

First appointments are usually available within 3–5 working days. Emergency and urgent cases are accommodated sooner — call directly on 96907 29690.

Insurance and Cost at Kauvery Hospital, Bangalore

Kauvery Hospital, Bangalore accepts most major health insurance policies including Star Health, Care Health, Niva Bupa, HDFC ERGO, United India, and major corporate TPA insurance. Robotic surgery for medically indicated conditions is covered by most policies with sum insured above ₹5 lakh.

Steps to get cashless treatment at Kauvery Hospital, Bangalore:

• Call 96907 29690 and mention your insurance policy when booking
• Kauvery's insurance desk will verify your coverage and initiate pre-authorisation
• Bring your insurance card and policy documents on admission day
• Your surgeon's team will provide the clinical justification documents required by the insurer

For patients without insurance, Kauvery Hospital, Bangalore provides transparent cost estimates before admission. See robotic surgery cost guide for India →

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