SS Innovations Completes 4,500-Mile Telesurgery in Live Demonstration

Event summary

  • SS Innovations demonstrated a 4,500-mile telesurgery from Perth, Australia to Indore, India using its SSi Mantra system and SSi MantrAsana console.
  • Dr. Mohit Bhandari performed a robotic gastrojejunostomy during the Royal Australian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific Congress on May 2, 2026.
  • The SSi MantrAsana console enables portability and ultra-low latency connectivity for remote procedures.
  • Over 170 telesurgeries, including cardiac procedures, have been performed using the SSi Mantra system.

The big picture

SS Innovations' successful long-distance telesurgery demonstration underscores the growing trend of remote medical procedures, potentially disrupting traditional healthcare delivery models. The company's focus on affordability and accessibility positions it to capture market share in emerging economies, where surgical expertise is often concentrated in urban centers. The strategic use of portable consoles like the SSi MantrAsana could further accelerate adoption by enabling procedures from diverse locations.

What we're watching

Technology Adoption
The pace at which SS Innovations can scale its telesurgery capabilities across more medical specialties and geographies.
Regulatory Hurdles
How cross-border telesurgery will navigate varying healthcare regulations and data privacy laws.
Competitive Positioning
Whether SS Innovations can maintain its lead in affordable robotic surgery against larger competitors like Intuitive Surgical.