Fortis Unveils India’s First Twin-Robot Kidney Transplant

The technology called TREAT marks India’s first successful use of a dual-robot system for kidney transplantation, ensuring surgical precision and safety.

Fortis Hospital, Bengaluru, has advanced its robot-aided infrastructure with the launch of the Total Robot Enabled and Assisted Transplant (TREAT) program, a pioneering initiative in robot-assisted kidney transplantation.

TREAT combines an Advanced Robotic Surgical Ecosystem with patent-centric protocols to deliver superior clinical outcomes, particularly in kidney transplants.

Dr Mohan Kesavamurthy, Director of Nephrology at Fortis Hospital, said the new technology significantly simplifies kidney transplant procedures. The use of two surgical robots ensures precision, reduces recovery time for both donor and recipient and improves overall outcomes.

“This innovation is especially beneficial for patients who are obese or those concerned about recovery times,” he added. “In India, most organ donors are women. TREAT will encourage more people to come forward, eliminating fears of post-surgical complications.”

Along with being an advanced technology system, TREAT also reduces the financial burden on patients, according to the company.

 “The total cost difference between a conventional transplant and a fully robotic transplant is just INR 1 to INR 1.5 lakh, making advanced procedures financially accessible,” added.

Additionally, TREAT enables safe donation from right-sided kidneys, obese donors, kidneys with multiple arteries, and even those with prior surgeries. By minimizing surgical pain, hospital stays, and economic stress, TREAT sets a new benchmark in healthcare.

Dr Ritu Garg, Chief Growth & Innovation Officer, Fortis Healthcare, said, “At Fortis, innovation goes beyond technology, it’s about transforming outcomes with empathy and precision. The TREAT program embodies this philosophy by making kidney transplants safer, quicker, and accessible even in complex cases. We’re not just improving survival rates; we’re helping patients reclaim their lives. That’s the true impact of TREAT.”

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