Bengaluru, Mar 28: India has achieved a historic breakthrough in healthcare with the successful completion of its first robotic cardiac telesurgery, spanning an impressive distance of 2,000 kilometers.

The remarkable feat was accomplished using the SSI Mantra, a state-of-the-art, indigenously developed surgical robotic system.

The surgery was performed from SS Innovations’ headquarters in Gurugram on a 35-year-old patient at Aster CMI Hospital in Bengaluru. Over the course of 2 hours and 40 minutes, a complex atrial septal defect (ASD) was successfully closed.

This congenital condition involves a small hole between the two upper chambers of the heart. The procedure demonstrated unparalleled precision and minimal latency, underscoring the efficiency and reliability of the SSI Mantra system.

Dr. Sudhir Srivastava, the visionary behind SS Innovations, described the event as a defining moment in Indian surgical care. "The success of this procedure proves that distance is no longer a barrier to delivering advanced healthcare, especially in underserved areas. The SSI Mantra represents a new chapter in making healthcare more accessible for the world," he said.

This milestone marks a giant leap forward for telesurgery in India, signaling the potential to revolutionize global healthcare by overcoming geographical and logistical challenges.

The approval of SSI Mantra by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) further paves the way for widespread applications of telesurgery and medical education.

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