- The Surgical Robotic System- SSI Mantra 3 enabled a seamless connectionfrom SS Innovations headquarters in Gurugram to Aster CMI Hospital in Bengaluru covering a distanceover 2000 km.
- SSI Mantra, India’s first CDSCO-approved surgical robotic system for Telesurgery, brings precision and accessibility to complex surgical procedures.
Bengaluru, April 02, 2025: SS Innovations, the maker of India’s first and only home-grown surgical robotic system – SSI Mantra, has redefined the future of healthcare by successfully performing the India’s first North-to-South robotic cardiac telesurgery. Made possible by the advanced SSI Mantra 3 Surgical Robotic System, this landmark procedure bridged a 2,000-kilometer distance between SS Innovations’ headquarters in Gurugram and Aster CMI Hospital in Bengaluru with imperceptible latency. This achievement has opened new corridors, setting a new benchmark in extending cutting-edge surgical-care accessible across long distances. The success of this critical cardiac telesurgery brings in a big revolution in Indian healthcare, paving the way for a future where advanced surgical technology plays a vital role in making healthcare more accessible and efficient worldwide.
The long distance tele-roboticassisted intracardiac surgery, was performed on a 35-year-old patient, lasted for2 hours and 40 minutes and involved closing a complex Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) which is a congenital condition where there is a small hole between the two upper chambers of the heart. The procedure was led by Dr. Sudhir Srivastava, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of SS Innovations from Gurugram, supported by Dr. Arul Furtado, Consultant – Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery at Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru, along with his expert team. The surgery demonstrated exceptional precision, achieving an incredibly low latency, further underscoring the accuracy and efficiency of robotic-assisted remote surgery.
The first robotic telesurgery on the Mantra System from Gurugram to Bengaluruwas demonstrated by the successful completion of two highly complex procedures – Transthoracic Oesophagectomy and Pelvic Exenteration for T4 Ca Rectum, remotely performed from SMRSC 2025, Delh/NCRi, while the patient was in Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru. It was a landmark distance achieved for the first time in India. Telesurgery conducted with such an extensive distance of over 2000 kilometres, is redefining the future of robotic surgery and telemedicine. Leading this revolutionary feat was Prof. Dr. Somashekhar S P, Head of the Department of Surgical Oncology at Aster Hospitals, operating remotely from the SS Innovations Headquarters, Gurugram, with Dr. Kushal Agrawal, Associate Consultant – Surgical Oncology, assisting on-site in Bengaluru.
Expressing immense gratitude for making life-saving procedures accessible beyond boundaries, SS Innovations Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Dr. Sudhir Srivastava, said, “This is a defining moment for the future of surgical care in India. With telesurgery powered by SSI Mantra—designed for India, for the world, we are bridging healthcare gaps and ensuring world-class surgical expertise reaches even the most remote areas. By seamlessly connecting North to South India, we have demonstrated how distance is no longer a barrier to advanced medical care. With CDSCO approval, we are not just pushing technological boundaries but fulfilling our mission to democratize robotic surgery. Telesurgery is revolutionizing healthcare, eliminating the need for patients to travel and making advanced surgical care truly accessible and affordable.”
Dr. Arul Furtado, Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru, said, “Performing our first intracardiac telesurgery for an Atrial Septal Defect on a young patient in his mid-thirties was both a valuable learning experience and a significant milestone for our institution. As our first approach into cardiac telesurgery, the experience was seamless, and the SSI Mantra Surgical Robotic System proved to be incredibly user-friendly, allowing us to perform the procedure with precision and confidence. The team was highly encouraged by the success of this telesurgery, reinforcing the vital role robotic-assisted surgery will play in the future of cardiac care. What sets the SSI Mantra apart from other robotic platforms is its design—developed by a cardiac surgeon with extensive experience in robotic cardiac surgery. This unique insight gives it a distinct advantage, making it highly adaptable and tailored to the needs of cardiac surgeons. As we move forward, I believe robotic telesurgery will redefine access to specialized surgical care, and today’s procedure marks just the beginning of this transformation.”
SS Innovations’ journey in telesurgery began with a breakthrough procedure at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre (RGCIRC) in Delhi, remotely executed from the SSI office in Gurugram, covering a distance of 40 km. Building on this success, the next milestone connected SS Innovations’ headquarters in Gurugram with Manipal Hospital in Jaipur, Rajasthan, spanning 286 km. Now, India has witnessed achieving anotherhistoric feat – tele-surgeriesconducted over 2,000+ km from SSI’s headquarters in Gurugram in North India to Bengaluru at Aster CMI Hospital in South India, performed with no observable latency and real-time precision using the SSI Mantra 3 Surgical Robotic System, redefining the future of remote surgical care. By enabling real-time expertise sharing through telesurgery and tele-proctoring, SS Innovations is addressing gaps in surgical access and precision. The successful tele-surgerieshighlight the potential of advanced robotic technologies to enhance precision and quality in surgical interventions. Telesurgery not only overcomes geographical constraints but also reduces the need for patients to travel long distances for specialized medical care.
This historic achievement marks a significant step forward in India’s healthcare landscape, with SSI leading the charge in revolutionizing surgical care through both cutting-edge technology coupled with a humanitarian vision.With tele-surgeries now being performed across thousands of kilometres, opens up new possibilities for accessible, high-quality healthcare across India and globally.SS Innovations is advancing the integration of remote surgical capabilities into mainstream healthcare. As SS Innovations continues to refine its technology, the focus remains on practical solutions that enhance surgical efficiency, expand access to specialized care, and improve patient outcomes across India and beyond.
Corporate Comm India (CCI Newswire)
