Explained by Dr. Sadashiv Bhole
SS Innovations International, Inc. has reached a groundbreaking milestone in making advanced healthcare accessible across India with the successful completion of the first robotic telesurgery in Andhra Pradesh. This pioneering procedure—a robotic cholecystectomy—was performed remotely by Dr. Tirumala Prasad K. Prasad from the SSII Headquarters, using the sophisticated SSI Mantra Surgical Robotic System.
The surgery took place at Tirumala Medicover Hospital in Vizianagaram, a tier-3 city, bridging significant geographical distance with cutting-edge technology and expert surgical skill.
As an experienced robotic surgeon and pioneer of robotic urology in India, I see this achievement as a tremendous leap forward.
Telesurgery represents the future of healthcare—breaking down geographic barriers and delivering world-class surgical care even to smaller cities and underserved regions. The Mantra system’s ultra-low latency, modular robotic precision, and 3D high-definition visualization allow surgeons to perform complex, minimally invasive surgeries remotely with exceptional safety and accuracy.
This historic surgery in Vizianagaram showcases how innovative technology can democratize access to top-tier surgical care, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of treatment without traveling far from home.
It reflects India’s vision of leveraging indigenous innovation to expand equitable healthcare access across the country. As a professional devoted to advancing robotic and minimally invasive surgery, I applaud this advancement as a pivotal step in transforming India’s surgical landscape—making advanced, affordable, and accessible care a reality for all.
The road ahead is exciting—this successful telesurgery will catalyze broader adoption of robotic and telesurgical procedures, bridging the urban-rural divide and helping millions benefit from next-generation options.
I am honored to witness and support this transformational chapter in Indian healthcare.
— Dr. Sadashiv Bhole
