New Breakthrough In Breast Cancer Handling With Robotic Surgery Technology

Robotic Skin Sharing Mastectomy press conference. (Adelia/VOI)

JAKARTA - In addition to breast cancer which is still a major threat to Indonesian women, postoperative breast reconstruction is also a big challenge.

Through theRobotic Skin Sparing Mastectomy technique, cancer tissue can be removed without removing the natural anatomic shape of the breast, helping patients recover not only physically, but also in terms of aesthetics.

Since becoming a pioneer of robotic surgery in Indonesia in 2012, BMHS through the Bunda Hospital in Jakarta has continued to develop robotic surgery innovations in various disciplines.

Based on World Cancer Research Fund (2022) research, breast cancer ranks second as the most common type of cancer in the world.

DataGlobal Cancer Observatory (2022) recorded breast cancer as the highest number of new cases in Indonesia, reaching 66,271 cases.

This disease is also the highest cause of cancer in women, surpassing cervical and ovarian cancer.

However, postoperative breast reconstruction is still a challenge in itself, both in terms of action complexity and aesthetic results. This condition confirms the need for cancer management innovation which is not only medically effective, but is also able to maintain the patient's quality of life in the long term.

Responding to this need, PT Bundamedik Tbk (BMHS) through the Bunda Jakarta RSU succeeded in carrying out the Robotic Skin Sharing Mastectomy operation, a minimal invasive mastectomi procedure that uses robotic technology to remove breast cancer tissue while maintaining its natural anatomic form.

This operation was carried out on August 16, 2025 and became the first in Indonesia. Pioneer is not just a matter of technology, but the consistency of services.

"This achievement confirms BMHS' long-term vision to provide international standard health services. Since 2012 we have been a pioneer of robotic surgery in Indonesia, and now our focus is not only on technology, but also on building a comprehensive ecosystem," said Dr. dr. Ivan Rizal Sini, SpOG, FRANKZCOG, GDRM, MMIS, President Commissioner of PT Bundamedik Tbk, when met on Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro, Gondangdia, Central Jakarta on Friday, October 10, 2025.

"Starting from the multidisciplinary team, infrastructure, to patient education, robotic surgical services are a safe, precise, and global competitive solution.

"Through sustainable investment, operational efficiency, and strategic partnerships, we want to ensure this innovation provides real benefits for patients while strengthening BMHS' position at the international level," he continued.

dr. Ivan said that the Indonesian people need wider access to quality health services. Robotic surgery technology is part of the transformation.

"We are committed to maintaining consistency and continuing to improve the quality of this service so that it really has a positive impact," he explained.

Over the last 13 years, we have learned that the speed of adaptation and understanding of the patient's needs is key. This innovation is not just commercialization, but an important step to help the community," he continued.

dr. Ivan sees robotic technology as proven useful, not only for the field of midwifery, but also for various other medical disciplines.

The success of this operation is the result of the collaboration of the multidisciplinary team of the Bunda Jakarta Hospital which involves oncology doctors, reconstruction plastic surgery, anesthesia, radiology, and trained nurses.

With cross-field coordination, procedures run smoothly without intraoperative complications and show hospital readiness in adopting the latest medical technology.

dr. Reza Musmariansyah, Sp.B, Subsp.Onk (K). FICRS, an Oncology Surgeon Specialist at RSU Bunda Jakarta, explained that robotic surgery technology allows surgery to be carried out at a much higher level of precision than conventional methods.

"The cancer network can be lifted optimally while maintaining healthy tissue. For patients, this advantage is not only on medical effectiveness, but also on faster recovery, lower risk of complications, and better aesthetic results so that postoperative quality of life is maintained," he said.

Meanwhile, dr. Afriyanti Sandhi, SpBP-RE, FLB, MARS, Reconstruction Plastic Surgery Doctor and Aesthetics RSU Bunda Jakarta said that in this operation, their focus was not only on lifting cancer tissue, but also presenting natural reconstruction results.

"By maintaining anatomy while at the same time reshaping the breasts, the patient can go through a faster and more confident recovery process. This multidisciplinary approach ensures that the patient recovers not only physically, but also psychologically," he explained.

The robotic technology used by the Bunda Jakarta Hospital allows robotic hands to move 360 degrees, with high-definite 3D cameras that enlarge the operating area up to ten times as well as a stabilization system to reduce tremors.

Procedures can be performed through a small 3'5 mm incision, which has an impact on less surgical trauma, lower risk of complications, and shorter recovery times.

Through theRobotic Skin Sparing Mastectomy technique, the natural anatomy of the breasts is maintained so that patients get medical benefits as well as better aesthetic results.