New Delhi: The indigenously developed surgical robotics platform, SSI Mantra has been used for the first intercontinental telesurgery in the world. The surgeries were conducted as part of the Annual Conference of the Society of Robotic Surgery (SRS) in Strasbourg, France. Two complex procedures were carried out across a distance of 10,000 km, on patients in the Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences (SAIMS) and the IRCAD National Centre, both in Indore. This is the latest achievement in a series of firsts by the indigenously developed surgical robotics platform, which has previously been used for the first telerobotic weight-loss surgery in the world, the worlds first cardiac robotic telesurgeries and the first public sector telesurgeries in India. The Mantra platform is the first to be certified for telesurgeries by CDSCO.
A gastric bypass procedure was performed by Mohit Bhandari, founder of Mohak Bariatrics and Robotics in Indore in under 45 minutes, without any complications. Bhandari had previously performed the first telerobotic bariatric surgery in the world, also using the SSI Mantra. Bhandari said, “Performing a complex gastric bypass remotely, across continents, marks a transformative moment in surgical science. It’s not just about technological capability; it’s about bridging gaps in access to quality healthcare. The success of the SSI Mantra system proves that the future of safe, precise, and inclusive surgery is here, and it’s being shaped in India.”
Two surgeries were completed without technical issues
The second procedure, a cardiac surgery was conducted by Sudhir Srivastava, Founder, CEO and Chairman of SS Innovations. Srivastava said, “I would like to extend my gratitude to Vipul Patel, MD, FACS, Chairman of the Society of Robotic Surgery for an opportunity at the SRS 2025 Conference, Dr Mohit Bhandari, the IRCAD India team, and the entire SS Innovations team whose dedication and innovation made the world’s first intercontinental robotic cardiac telesurgery possible. This historic achievement not only demonstrates the advanced capabilities of our SSI Mantra 3 surgical robotic system but also further paves the way for redefining and democratizing global delivery of complex cardiac care, especially in regions with limited access to surgical expertise.”