SS Innovations completes first robotic telesurgery for weight loss

SS Innovations International, a developer of surgical robotic technologies that aims to make healthcare via robotic surgery affordable for and accessible to a global population, announced the successful completion of the world’s first robotic telesurgery for weight loss utilizing its SSi Mantra 3 surgical robotic system.

This bariatric telesurgery bridged a distance of 560 miles between SS Innovations' headquarters in Gurugram, India and the Mohak Bariatric & Robotic Surgery Centre in Indore, India. Despite the distance, the company said that the teleoperated surgery was performed with zero perceptible lag, high precision and seamless robotic control.

SSi Mantra 3 surgery details

The procedures involved two One-Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (OAGB) surgeries, an advanced form of bariatric surgery that reduces stomach size and reroutes the digestive tract to support long-term weight loss and improve metabolic health. The robotic procedures were successfully performed by bariatric surgeon Dr. Mohit Bhandari, president of IRCAD India, and founder & director of Mohak Bariatric & Robotic Surgery Centre, Indore.

“With the SSi Mantra 3, we have not only demonstrated the immense potential of robotic telesurgery but also redefined the boundaries of surgical care," Dr. Bhandara said. "Performing the world’s first robotic telesurgery for weight loss is a moment of immense professional pride. This milestone represents a bold new paradigm for access, equity, and excellence in healthcare.”

Operating from Gurugram, Dr. Bhandari remotely led his Indore-based surgical team, which provided on-site assistance, ensuring expert execution and clinical excellence throughout.

"We view this as an additional defining moment for the future of global healthcare," said Dr. Sudhir Srivastava, chairman of the board and CEO of SS Innovations. "With robotic telesurgery powered by SSi Mantra, we are bridging healthcare gaps and ensuring that world-class surgical expertise reaches even the most remote regions. By successfully performing surgeries across borders, we have shown that distance is no longer a barrier to advanced medical care. We are not just pushing technological boundaries; we are fulfilling our mission to democratize robotic surgery. Telesurgery is revolutionizing healthcare by eliminating the need for patients to travel, making advanced surgical care truly accessible and affordable.”