Media Release

Mangaluru, May 5: The department of general surgery at Father Muller Medical College (FMMC) crossed a major milestone — performing its first laparoscopic cholecystectomy using advanced Olympus visera elite III 4K HD 3-D LAPROSCOPY recently.

The patient, a 71-year-old gentleman with a background of diabetes, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease, was diagnosed with cholelithiasis with cholecystitis. Recognizing the need for precision and superior visualization, the team opted for 3D-assisted laparoscopy — a first for the institution.

The surgery was led by Dr Rakesh Rai (professor & HOD, unit chief), assisted by Dr Shankar Gururaj, Dr Kevin Alfred Samuel, and Dr Niveda B R.

The cutting-edge 3D system offered unprecedented depth perception and anatomical clarity, allowing for meticulous dissection and safer operative outcomes.

The procedure was uneventful, and the patient's recovery was smooth — but the significance extends far beyond a single surgery.

This achievement reflects the department of general surgery’s commitment at Father Muller Medical College to embrace innovation, raise standards in surgical training, and deliver world-class patient care through technology that shapes the future.