Dr. Mohit Bhandari Performs World’s First Transcontinental Tele-Robotic Surgery Using SSI Mantra
In a groundbreaking global medical achievement, Dr. Mohit Bhandari has performed the world’s first transcontinental tele-robotic surgery, operating the SSI Mantra Surgical Robot from IRCAD France. On the other hand, Mohak Bariatrics & Robotics in Indore was where the patient and the robotic system were located. This remarkable feat not only marks a technological breakthrough but also redefines the accessibility of expert surgical care across borders. Powered by Indian innovation, this surgery indicates the endless possibilities of remote, precision-based healthcare.
A Surgical Bridge Between Continents
From a high-tech console at IRCAD France, Dr. Mohit Bhandari remotely controlled the SSI Mantra robot, installed at Mohak Bariatric and Robotics, Indore, to perform a complex gastric bypass surgery with precision, stability, and complete patient safety.This is the first time in medical history that a robotic surgery has been successfully conducted across continents using a system developed in India.
Dr. Mohit Bhandari, President of IRCAD India and Founder & Director of Mohak Bariatric and Robotic Surgery Centre, Indore, 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.”
SSI Mantra: An Indian Innovation Changing Global Healthcare
The SSI Mantra Surgical System, developed by SS Innovations, is the first completely indigenous robotic surgery platform designed in India. Designed to be cost-effective, scalable, and highly precise, it is now validated at the global level through this historic surgery.
With real-time responsiveness and zero lag, the platform performed seamlessly in an transcontinental setting, proving its readiness for the world stage.
Dr. Mohit Bhandari: Redefining What’s Possible
Known throughout the world for his groundbreaking work in robotic and bariatric surgery, Dr. Mohit Bhandari has continuously driven innovations in minimally invasive techniques. With over 25,000 surgeries to his name and numerous surgical firsts in India, this latest success adds to his legacy as a medical visionary and change maker.
Key Highlights
- Milestone: World’s first transcontinental tele-robotic surgery
- Surgeon: Dr. Mohit Bhandari
- From: IRCAD France
- Patient Location: Mohak Bariatrics & Robotics, Indore
- Surgery: Complex gastric bypass
- Robot: SSI Mantra (Developed by SS Innovations, India)
- Outcome: Safe, successful, and globally historic
Why It Matters This achievement:
- Proves the potential of cross-border, real-time surgical care
- Validates the capability of Indian med-tech innovations
- Offers a glimpse into a future where location no longer limits access to world-class surgeons
Dr. Mohit Bhandari’s transcontinental operation is more than just a medical accomplishment; it represents a daring vision of equitable healthcare becoming a reality. And it began right here, in India.