Hyderabad: The Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) in Hyderabad has achieved a remarkable milestone by successfully completing 1,000 robotic-assisted surgeries in less than three years. This landmark accomplishment represents a revolutionary advancement in public healthcare, making world-class robotic surgery accessible to patients who previously could not afford such cutting-edge treatment. Surgical Gastroenterology performed 248 robotic procedures, encompassing complex hepatobiliary, pancreatic, colorectal, intestinal, and upper gastrointestinal surgeries. More than 90 per cent of these 1,000 robotic surgeries were performed completely free of cost under Government-supported healthcare schemes, including Aarogyasri and the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF). By eliminating the financial barriers traditionally associated with robotic surgery, NIMS has demonstrated that advanced technology can be made accessible to every section of society.