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St. Gallen International Breast Cancer Conference Debuts in India, Hosted by Institute of Breast Diseases, Kolkata Reported by Sanchita chatterjee kolkata 6th  March: Over 500 delegates and leading oncologists from across the world gather for the India edition of the influential St. Gallen meeting The event positions Kolkata as a growing hub for global dialogue in breast oncology In a significant milestone for oncology in India, the Institute of Breast Diseases, Kolkata (IBDK) hosted the India edition of the globally renowned St. Gallen International Breast Cancer Conference at Taj Taal Kutir , bringing together leading global and Indian experts to discuss advances in breast cancer treatment, research, and equitable care. The St. Gallen Conference is one of the world’s most influential forums in breast oncology, where global experts review the latest scientific evidence and develop consensus recommendations that shape treatment guidelines worldwide.   The Kolkata conference ...

  Fortis Hospital & Kidney Institute performs Robot-aided Tele-Surgeries  Reported by Sanchita chatterjee Kolkata 6th March Successfully treats 3 patients With Complex Urological Conditions Surgeries conducted robotically in Kolkata while operating surgeons were nearly 1,500 km away - and were Kolkata, 6th March 2026: Fortis Hospital & Kidney Institute, Kolkata has achieved a major breakthrough in advanced robotic and remote surgical care by successfully performing Eastern India's first robot-aided tele-surgeries. The procedures were conducted using the cutting-edge SSI Mantra 3 robot-aided surgical system over a high-speed dedicated 5G internet connection, with operating surgeons located nearly 1,500 km away. The surgeries were conducted across three locations Kolkata and Faridabad performed robotically through telesurgery by clinicians operating from New Delhi and Kolkata. The procedures were led by Dr. R. K. Gopala Krishna, Director Urology & Uro-Oncology, and D...