Metro India News | Hyderabad 

Medicover Cancer Institute has performed the first-ever Robotic-Assisted Breast-Axillo Insufflation Thyroidectomy (RABIT) under the leadership of Dr. Ajay Varun Reddy (Senior Robotic Surgical Oncologist & Cancer Surgeon).

50-year-old Shareef Abdulla from Sudan, who traveled to Medicover Cancer Institute as this facility was unavailable in his home country. He underwent the RABIT procedure and was discharged within 48 hours with no visible signs of the surgery.

RABIT is a highly specialized and rare procedure. Only a handful of hospitals in India possess the advanced technology and expert surgeons required for this. Medicover Cancer Institute has now joined this exclusive group, offering state-of-the-art surgery that avoids visible neck scars, a significant advantage over conventional thyroid operations.

The RABIT method represents a revolutionary approach to thyroid surgery. Instead of an incision on the neck, the thyroid gland is accessed through small, hidden incisions in the armpit (axilla) and upper chest. This robotic technique facilitates faster recovery, reduces pain, and most importantly, leaves no visible scar on the neck. This is particularly beneficial for young individuals, professionals, and anyone concerned about cosmetic outcomes.