JAKARTA - The development of medical technology in Indonesia has recorded the latest important step. Robotic surgery, which was previously only available in some developed countries, is now present as a high-precision solution for patients in the country.
Dr. dr. Wifanto Saditya Jeo, SpB-KBD, a specialist in gastrointestinal surgery and user of the DA VINCI Xi Surgical System for gastrointestinal surgery, shared his experience.
This was conveyed when Siloam Hospitals Kebon Jeruk (SHKJ) inaugurated the first Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery Center (Center for Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery) in Indonesia.
"With this system, the risk of error can be minimized. Robotic instruments work like our own hands, but with more precise control," said Dr. Wifanto when met at Gandaria, Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta, Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
"Compared to laparoscopy, our movements are limited to back and forth or left and right. With robotics, the movement is more like a human hand inside the patient's body, so it's more accurate," he continued.
Robotic technology is also used in the field of urology. Dr. Marto Sugiono, SpU (K), FRCS-Urology (UK), user of the Biobot Monalisa Transperineal MRI-Fusion Prostate System, explained that this innovation was inspired by patient needs. SHKJ even provides GAMI GXI, so that patients do not have to go abroad to undergo robotic surgery.
"The Biobot tool allows prostate biopsies with great precision. Tumors as small as 5 mm can be detected up to 95%, with lower risk of infection and bleeding. This helps patients undergo surgery with GAMI GXI technology," explained Dr. Marto.
In the field of orthopedics, robotic technology also provides real benefits. Dr. Franky Hartono, Sp-OT (K), user of the ROSA Knee Robotic System provides an explanation.
"The robot helps stabilize the movement, so that the action becomes more precise. Patient data is converted into a 3D model before surgery, making measurements faster and more accurate. As a result, patients are more comfortable and implants are more fit, so they last longer in the long run," he said.
Caroline Riady, CEO of Siloam International Hospitals, emphasized that the inauguration of this center shows a commitment to bringing global standards to Indonesia.
"Robotic technology is not only an innovation, but also an effort to improve the quality of life of patients through safer, more effective, and efficient actions," he said.
Meanwhile, Inge Samadi, Executive Director of SHKJ added, "We are proud to be the first hospital in Indonesia to provide complete robotic and minimally invasive services, ranging from urology, gynecology, digestif, to orthopedics, so that patients do not have to go abroad for the best treatment."
With the presence of DA VINCI Xi, Biobot MonaLisa, and ROSA, Indonesia now has a safe, comfortable, and complete robotic surgery center, as well as encouraging the development of medical technology at the Southeast Asian level.
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