SS Innovations International, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSII) announced the successful completion of a long-distance cross-border telesurgery spanning more than 4,500 miles, performed at the Royal Australian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific Congress in Perth, Australia, on May 2, 2026. The procedure, a robotic gastrojejunostomy, was remotely conducted by Dr. Mohit Bhandari, President of IRCAD India, on a patient in Indore, India, using the company's SSi Mantra surgical robotic system and the SSi MantrAsana tele-surgeon console.
The SSi MantrAsana is a compact, chair-based version of the standard surgeon command center, designed for portability and enabling telesurgeries from various locations, including physician offices. It features ultra-low latency connectivity, high-definition visualization, and precise instrument control, essential for real-time remote procedures. To date, more than 170 telesurgeries, including intricate cardiac procedures, have been performed with the SSi Mantra system.
Dr. Sudhir Srivastava, Chairman and CEO of SS Innovations, commented, “We thank the Royal Australian College of Surgeons for this opportunity to demonstrate the advanced telesurgery capabilities of our SSi Mantra surgical robotic system. … We believe that telesurgery has the power to transform traditional healthcare delivery and democratize access to global surgical expertise.”
This demonstration highlights the potential of telesurgery to bridge geographic gaps, allowing surgeons to operate on patients thousands of miles away. For rural or underserved areas lacking specialized surgical care, such technology could be life-saving. The SSi Mantra system is already clinically validated in India for over 100 different surgical procedures, and the company plans to expand its global presence.
The implications of this announcement are significant for the future of healthcare. By enabling remote surgical expertise, SS Innovations addresses critical shortages of skilled surgeons in remote regions. The successful long-distance telesurgery also validates the reliability and safety of the SSi Mantra system, potentially accelerating adoption in markets where access to robotic surgery is limited. Additionally, the portability of the SSi MantrAsana console could facilitate its use in disaster zones or battlefield medicine.
SS Innovations positions itself as a pioneer in making robotic surgery affordable and accessible. The company's technology could reduce healthcare costs by minimizing travel for patients and specialists, and by enabling more efficient use of surgical resources. As telesurgery gains regulatory acceptance, SS Innovations may lead the way in establishing standards for remote surgical procedures.
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