Command Hospital under the Eastern Command in Kolkata has successfully performed the Armed Forces Medical Services’ first Virtual Reality Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery. This milestone procedure integrates immersive virtual reality technology with minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques, enhancing surgical precision, reducing fatigue for surgeons, and improving patient outcomes.
The innovation combines real-time laparoscopic imaging with virtual reality overlays, allowing surgeons to navigate anatomy with superior depth perception and ergonomic control. This results in improved hand-eye coordination, reduced physical strain during prolonged procedures, and greater accuracy, which translates into safer operations and faster patient recovery.
This achievement highlights the Armed Forces Medical Services’ commitment to adopting advanced technologies to provide superior care for service members, veterans, and their families. Command Hospital Kolkata, as a leading tertiary-care facility, continues to set standards in research, clinical excellence, and innovation within the military medical ecosystem.
The successful implementation of virtual reality-assisted surgery also sets the stage for broader adoption of this technology across other AFMS facilities. Its integration promises to transform surgical training, improve outcomes in complex procedures, and strengthen healthcare delivery throughout military hospitals.
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