PGIMER Chandigarh begins 3D exoscope brain surgery, claims first in India

The department of neurosurgery in the Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research has started operating patients with 3D exoscope, a procedure that would be of great benefit to patients with brain and spine problems, a statement said on Tuesday. "The department of neurosurgery, PGIMER, has started operating patients with 3D exoscope for the first time in India," a statement issued by the department said. It said for two patients with a brain tumour and orbital mass, neurosurgeon Dr Dhandapani and his team performed the 3D exoscope surgery successfully. It further said many centres in the country have 2D exoscopes, "but 3D exoscope in PGIMER is the first in India".