State PCS - Bihar (BPSC)

• 08 Apr 2026

Bihar First Low-Cost Robotic Pancreatic Cancer Surgery

Why in News? 

The Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Patna, has successfully conducted the first robotic pancreatic cancer surgery in Bihar at a significantly reduced cost, marking a major medical breakthrough for advanced cancer treatment in the state. 

Key Points 

• Surgery: A 71‑year‑old man from Darbhanga diagnosed with pancreatic cancer underwent a six‑hour robotic surgery. 
  • The surgery, offered under a ₹50,000 package, made advanced cancer treatment more affordable for patients in Bihar. 
  • The procedure was led by the medical superintendent Dr. Manish Mandal. 
• Advanced Technology: Robotic surgery allows surgeons to perform complex and precise procedures with smaller incisions, potentially reducing blood loss, minimizing complications, shortening hospital stays, and improving overall patient outcomes. 
• Impact: This achievement positions Bihar among the few states in India offering robotic cancer surgeries locally. 
• IGIMS: Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences 
  • It was established on 19th November 1983. 
  • An autonomous organisation on the pattern of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. 

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