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ANI Photo | 19-month-old child from Mauritius undergoes robotic kidney removal surgery in Delhi
Doctors at a private hospital in Delhi successfully performed a robotic kidney removal surgery on a 19-month-old girl from Mauritius who suffered from Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney and Urinary Tract (CAKUT). The child had been born with this condition, which affected the development of her kidneys and urinary system. Her right kidney was completely damaged, containing multiple cysts, and was non-functional, causing recurrent febrile urinary tract infections (UTIs).
CAKUT is a leading cause of chronic kidney disease in children, accounting for about 50% to 60% of paediatric cases and up to 40% of paediatric end-stage kidney disease. If left untreated, it can lead to serious health complications. After a thorough evaluation, a multidisciplinary team led by Dr Vikas Jain chose to perform a robotic nephrectomy using advanced minimally invasive technology.
Dr Vikas Jain, Head of Department and Consultant – Urology at Manipal Hospital Dwarka in New Delhi, said, “When we first met the child and her mother, our priority was to treat and give this little girl the opportunity to live a healthier life. At just 19 months old, she is among the youngest children to undergo robotic kidney removal surgery. Performing this procedure in a child so young required exceptional precision due to the extremely limited operating space. The unusually large right kidney, affected by multicystic dysplastic disease, occupied almost the entire upper right quadrant of the abdomen, significantly reducing the already limited working space available for surgery. This made the robotic procedure particularly challenging. With meticulous planning and a multidisciplinary approach, we were able to safely remove the non-functioning kidney and help prevent future complications.”
Dr Abhinav Jain, Consultant – Urology at Manipal Hospital Dwarka, added, “In children this young, every aspect of care demands special consideration, from positioning and monitoring to protecting the function of the remaining healthy kidney. In this case, our focus was equally on ensuring effective pain management and promoting an early recovery post the treatment. The smooth recovery and discharge reflected the coordinated efforts of the entire multidisciplinary team.”
The anaesthesia team ensured a smooth perioperative course and used an ultrasound-guided nerve block to provide prolonged pain relief, enabling the child to remain comfortable with minimal medication after surgery.
This case highlights the advancing role of robot-assisted surgery in paediatric urology and demonstrates how advanced surgical technology and multidisciplinary collaboration can facilitate complex procedures even in very young children. It also reflects the confidence international patients have in India’s advanced healthcare capabilities for specialised treatment of rare and difficult conditions.
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