India Pharma Outlook Team | Wednesday, 15 October 2025
Zen Multi-Specialty Hospital, Chembur, has been recognized by the Asia Book of Records for hosting a record-setting live laparoscopic surgery broadcast known as 'Laparoscopy Unlimited' with a total participation of 2635 medical professionals plus more than 7000 surgeons watching online, highlighting excellence in medical education and minimally invasive surgical advancements.
Zen Multi Specialty Hospital, Chembur, in collaboration with IJCP Publications, has achieved a remarkable milestone by setting the record for the Maximum Live Viewership of a Simultaneously Broadcast Laparoscopic Surgery for general and laparoscopic surgeons across the country.
As part of Laparoscopy Unlimited, now in its 15th edition, 30 surgeries were demonstrated over a period of two days, on the 2nd, 3rd of August 2025. This was broadcasted to 94 locations in India. This event aimed to promote continuous learning and enhance surgical expertise through real-time demonstrations of minimally invasive techniques. The recognition highlights Zen Hospital’s contribution to advancing healthcare education, improving patient outcomes, and promoting surgical innovation across India.
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Dr Roy Patankar, Director, Zen Multispeciality Hospital, said, “We are proud to have achieved this milestone. Our passion to teach and share knowledge in minimal access and robotic surgery keeps us constantly motivated. Bringing together busy surgeons from across India to Mumbai was no small task, yet we had about 520 surgeons attending the live surgeries at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai.
“It was a massive logistical effort to connect 94 centers nationwide, from Srinagar to Visakhapatnam and Kolkata to Mumbai, with 30–50 surgeons at each center watching intently from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The live surgical session was conducted strictly in accordance with the National Medical Council (NMC) guidelines, with necessary approvals from the Maharashtra Medical Council as well,” he added.
“The award we received is a testimony to the hospital’s dedication to skill enhancement, knowledge sharing, patient care, and clinical excellence. By combining advanced technology with expert mentorship, Zen Hospital continues to shape the future of minimally invasive and robotic surgery. This milestone not only celebrates a record but also strengthens the hospital’s vision of empowering surgeons nationwide through continuous learning and collaboration,” he said.
