Max Institute Signs MoU With Intuitive Surgical to Expand Robotic-Assisted Surgery Adoption

The initiative is aimed at improving consistency in surgical outcomes while broadening the availability of robotic-assisted techniques in clinical practice.

Max Institute of Laparoscopic, Robotic, Bariatric Surgery & GI Surgery has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Intuitive Surgical to support the structured adoption of robotic-assisted surgery and expand patient access across India.

The partnership will focus on strengthening surgeon capability, developing structured training pathways, and supporting the use of robotic-assisted surgery across both common and complex surgical procedures.

The initiative is aimed at improving consistency in surgical outcomes while broadening the availability of robotic-assisted techniques in clinical practice.

The MoU was signed by Dr Pradeep Chowbey, Group Chairman of Max Institute of Laparoscopic, Robotic, Bariatric Surgery & GI Surgery; David J. Rosa, Chief Executive Officer of Intuitive Surgical; and Rohitt Mahajan, Vice President and General Manager of Intuitive India.

As part of the collaboration, the two organizations will work toward establishing structured outcome benchmarks for routine surgical procedures. The initiative will cover a wide range of surgeries, including commonly performed interventions as well as complex cases, to evaluate how robotic-assisted approaches can support precision, standardization, and operational efficiency in surgical care.

The agreement also formalizes collaboration in clinical research. Surgeons from Max Institute will participate in Intuitive-led studies for approved clinical indications, while Intuitive will support Max-led research initiatives, including study design, data analytics, and scientific publication. The research efforts are expected to contribute to a growing body of evidence on the clinical and economic impact of robotic-assisted surgery.

In addition, the partnership includes plans to develop a Centre of Excellence focused on generating clinical and economic data related to robotic-assisted surgical care. The center is intended to support evidence-based decision-making by hospitals and healthcare systems evaluating the adoption of robotic technologies.

According to the organizations, the collaboration also aims to address broader system-level considerations, including long-term efforts to inform insurance and reimbursement frameworks. By generating structured clinical and economic evidence, the initiative seeks to reduce financial barriers and support wider patient access to robotic-assisted surgery where clinically appropriate.

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