Press Coverage

Panchkula, June 29, 2025 – Paras Health – Panchkula has officially launched the Da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System, becoming the first in Panchkula and one of the few in North India to introduce this revolutionary robotic surgery platform. This launch marks a major milestone in the city’s healthcare landscape, offering safer, more precise, and minimally invasive surgeries across a wide range of specialties.

What is the Da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgery System?

The Da Vinci Xi is an advanced surgical platform that empowers surgeons with enhanced control, vision, and precision. It is especially useful for complex and delicate procedures where traditional methods may involve larger incisions or longer recovery. With this robotic system, patients benefit from:

• Smaller cuts
• Less pain
• Reduced blood loss
• Faster recovery
• Minimal hospital stay

It will be used across specialties such as urology, cancer surgery, gynecology, GI surgery, general surgery, and renal transplant.

A Grand Launch with Esteemed Dignitaries

The robotic surgery unit was inaugurated during a grand ceremony attended by top leadership from Paras Health and respected members of the administrative, medical, and civic community.

Paras Health Leadership Present at the Launch:

• Mr. Vineet Aggarwal, Group Chief Operating Officer, Paras Health
• Dr. Pankaj Mittal, Facility Director, Paras Health – Panchkula
• Air Cmde Dr. Gurwinder Singh Sethi, Director – Urology
• Dr. Sunil Kumar, Director – Renal Transplant
• Dr. Rajan Sahu, Associate Director – Surgical Oncology
• Dr. Rajender Kumar Batra, Associate Director – General & Laparoscopic Surgery
• Dr. Amit Bansal, Senior Consultant – General & Laparoscopic Surgery
• Dr. Karan Midha, Senior Consultant – GI Surgery

Distinguished Guests from Civil & Public Administration:

• Smt. Monika Gupta, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Panchkula
• Dr. Manish Bansal, MS, Director General, Health Services, Haryana
• Smt. Aparajita Singh, IAS, Commissioner, Panchkula Municipal Corporation
• Shri Apoorva Chaudhary, Deputy Commissioner, Panchkula Municipal Corporation
• Dr. Sonia Trikha, Member, Haryana Public Service Commission
• Shri Jai Kaushik, Municipal Councillor, Sector 15, Panchkula
• Smt. Seema Chaudhary, Former Mayor, Panchkula
• Shri Tarun Bhandari, Political Secretary to the Chief Minister, Haryana
• Mr. Bharat Bhushan, HCS, Joint Chief Executive Officer
• Shri Ajay Chagti, IAS, Chief Guest

A Leap Towards the Future of Surgery

Speaking at the event, Dr. Pankaj Mittal, Facility Director at Paras Health – Panchkula, said:

“This technology represents a shift in how we perform surgeries. With Da Vinci Xi, we aim to deliver better clinical outcomes with fewer complications and a faster return to normal life for our patients.”

By bringing this global innovation to Panchkula, Paras Health reaffirms its commitment to advanced healthcare, patient safety, and excellence in medical care.