Indian Military Hospital Pulls Off First Robotic Brainstem Biopsy

India’s Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) has carried out its first robotic stereotactic brainstem biopsy, bringing robotic precision to one of the most challenging areas in neurosurgery.

Performed at the Army Hospital Research & Referral (R&R), the procedure involved extracting tissue samples from deep within the brain using a pre-planned surgical path instead of traditional open surgery.

The brainstem is among the most delicate areas of the human body, controlling vital functions such as breathing and heartbeat. Even a slight deviation during surgery can risk severe damage to critical systems.

Read the full story on NextGen Defense: Indian Military Hospital Pulls Off First Robotic Brainstem Biopsy