IGIMS Patna
By Neeraj KumarÂ
Patna: Construction of the 1,200-bed multi super-speciality hospital at Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS) is now in its final phase, with around 60 per cent of the work completed. According to IGIMS Director Prof. Dr Binde Kumar, the seven-storey state-of-the-art facility is expected to be opened to patients by December 2026.
One of the hospital’s key features will be the introduction of robotic surgery, alongside a large 164-bed emergency unit—developments expected to significantly transform healthcare services in Bihar.
The construction work at the IGIMS campus in Patna is progressing at a rapid pace. Hospital authorities said the new building will substantially enhance the state’s capacity for advanced medical treatment once operational.
As part of the expansion, the number of modular operation theatres has been increased from 12 to 14, while a 92-bed intensive care unit (ICU) is being developed for critically ill patients. This is expected to reduce the need for patients requiring complex surgeries or critical care to seek treatment outside the state.
The ground floor of the new building will house a modern 164-bed emergency unit, along with six operation theatres and a Central Sterilisation Services Department (CSSD). This integrated setup will enable emergency surgeries, trauma care and treatment of critical cases under one roof.
Preparations are also under way to introduce robotic surgery later this year. Under the leadership of Medical Superintendent Prof. Dr Manish Mandal, a team of doctors is undergoing specialised training in Delhi using advanced AI-enabled robotic simulators. Training is being provided in gynaecology, prostate, gall bladder and other complex surgeries. Hospital officials said robotic surgery services are likely to begin within two months of the training’s completion.
The new hospital building has been designed to offer dedicated medical services on each floor. Separate wards are being developed for gastroenterology, gynaecology, paediatrics, mental health, medicine, neurology, nephrology, urology, spine care and orthopaedics, ensuring comprehensive treatment within a single campus.
Hospital authorities reiterated that nearly 60 per cent of the construction work has been completed and the target is to make the facility operational by December. Once commissioned, the hospital is expected to play a transformative role in the treatment of critically ill patients not only in the state capital but across Bihar.
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