India has achieved a major milestone with its indigenous SSI Mantra robotic system, successfully conducting two telesurgeries over a distance of 286 kilometers. The groundbreaking surgeries were performed remotely using the advanced robotic system, opening new possibilities in cardiac surgery and access to healthcare.

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• India’s first robotic telesurgery was performed using the SSI Mantra 3 Surgical Robotic System.
• The telesurgeries were conducted at Manipal Hospital in Jaipur by Dr. Sudhir Srivastava from Gurugram.
• The first surgery, a Telerobotic-assisted Internal Mammary Artery Harvesting, was completed in 58 minutes with a low latency of 35-40 milliseconds.
• The second surgery, a robotic beating heart coronary artery bypass (TECAB), was also successfully completed, setting a world-first record.
• The TECAB procedure, one of the most complex cardiac surgeries, was done remotely with a latency of 40 milliseconds.
• This innovation allows high-quality medical interventions regardless of geographical barriers, making healthcare more accessible, especially in rural areas.
• Dr. Sudhir Srivastava highlighted the transformative potential of telesurgery for bridging medical expertise gaps.
• The SSI Mantra 3 Surgical Robotic System is the world’s only robotic system approved for telesurgery and tele-proctoring.
• The system’s approval by India’s CDSCO paves the way for remote surgeries and collaborations between healthcare professionals globally.
• This achievement marks a significant leap forward in India’s healthcare infrastructure, enhancing patient care and improving surgical access.