[2] It is known for being the first institute to implement robotic surgery as a type of treatment for patients with prostate cancer.

[2] The Vattikuti Urology Institute has been ranked highly by U.S. News & World Report.

Menon's proposal, submitted by Henry Ford Hospital, was to establish an institute to develop techniques for minimally invasive surgery for prostate cancer.

Vattikuti is also the founder and CEO of Covansys Corporation in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

The Vattikuti Foundation is notable for making the largest philanthropic contribution to cancer research in Michigan.