Mangaluru, Jul 30: Governor Vajubhai?Rudabhai Vala on Saturday, asserted the need to further encourage robot-assisted medical applications.
Addressing the gathering during the launch of new facilities at Yenepoya University that included a robotic surgery unit, Vala said, “Robotic is the new invention and is known for perfection. There is a need to give a push to it.”
Praising Chancellor Yenepoya Abdulla Kunhi, the governor said, though the former is not from the field of medicine, he has understood the need of society and has hence spent his wealth on providing the facilities. And, the doctors use the same to enrich their knowledge and extend the benefits to common man. This calls for a blend of wealth and knowledge for the good of society, he added.
Listing the advancements in the field of medicine, Vala predicted that a day may come when apart from heart, liver and kidney even the brain is transplanted. Earlier, the German Military Hospital was known for its liver transplantation and India followed the suit later, with more researches being conducted in the realm, he said.
Taking note of student strength at the Yenepoya varsity, Vala said that the benefits of new facilities should be availed by girl students, for they are sincere in their deed.?Not many boys have the ability to concentrate on studies, as it is evident with a mere 30 boys excelling in their studies, bagging gold medals compared to 70% girl students at the varsities in general, said Vala. It also indicates “naari shakti” (women's power) and increase in opportunities, he added.
In his address, Abdulla Kunhi claimed that Yenepoya Medical College and Hospital was the first among the non-corporate hospitals in the state to deploy Robot-assisted surgery and third in the country.”
Vala inaugurated Advanced Comprehensive Clinical Training and Simulation Centre, YU-IOB Centre for Systems Biology and Molecular Medicine, Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine Centre and Robotic Surgery Unit.
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