By: IPP Bureau
Last updated : June 17, 2026 6:19 pm
Robotic TAMIS procedure helps 75-year-old patient avoid rectum removal and permanent stoma, enabling faster recovery and preserving quality of life
Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre has successfully performed a Robotic Trans-Anal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS) on a 75-year-old patient diagnosed with a large rectal polyp that was subsequently found to contain early-stage rectal cancer.
The advanced robotic procedure enabled complete removal of the cancerous lesion without the need for major abdominal surgery, rectal removal, or a permanent stoma, offering the patient a faster recovery and significantly improved quality of life.
The patient, identified as Mr. J.M., initially sought medical attention after experiencing bleeding in the stools. A colonoscopy revealed a large rectal polyp measuring approximately 4–5 cm in diameter.
While the initial biopsy suggested an adenoma, a pre-cancerous lesion, the size and characteristics of the growth raised concerns regarding the possibility of an underlying malignancy.
Further diagnostic evaluation, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), showed no evidence of the disease spreading beyond the rectum. An endoscopic ultrasound conducted by Dr. Samit Jain, Consultant Gastroenterology at Jaslok Hospital, identified superficial invasion into the rectal wall, confirming the presence of early-stage cancer while indicating that the disease remained localized.
The robotic platform provided enhanced visualization, superior magnification, and greater surgical precision, allowing for complete full-thickness excision of the lesion with clear surgical margins. The patient recovered without complications, was discharged within two days, and resumed normal activities shortly thereafter.
Dr. Chintamani Godbole, Consultant GI Surgery & Robotic Colorectal Surgery said, “Robotic TAMIS represents a significant advancement in the treatment of selected rectal cancers and complex rectal polyps. In elderly and medically fragile patients, conventional surgery can carry substantial risks and may significantly impact quality of life.”
Jitendra Haryan, CEO of Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, said, “Seeing an elderly patient overcome cancer through a minimally invasive approach and return to his normal life is incredibly rewarding. At Jaslok, our focus remains on bringing advanced technologies and expert clinical care together to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.”