SS Innovations Completes International Telesurgery Demonstrations
The company showcased the SSi Mantra system during remote procedures spanning thousands of miles in October 2026.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Robotics
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SS Innovations performed live robotic-assisted telesurgeries using its SSi Mantra system at two major international medical conferences. Surgeons successfully completed remote procedures across distances reaching 7,500 miles, including a notable cardiac operation between Barcelona and India.
Why it matters
These demonstrations highlight the potential for remote medical intervention using ultra-low latency technology to bridge vast geographic gaps. By enabling surgeons to control instrumentation from different continents, the system offers a potential pathway to increase access to specialized surgical care.
The SSi Mantra system features a modular design with 3 to 5 robotic arms controlled through the SSi MantrAsana console. The platform utilizes high-definition visualization and ultra-low latency connectivity to facilitate remote operations.
The players
SS Innovations
This company develops the SSi Mantra robotic system and SSi MantrAsana console for use in complex surgical procedures.
Dr. Sudhir Srivastava
He is a surgeon who performed the live cardiac telesurgery demonstration between Barcelona and Bengaluru.
The details
At the EACTS Annual Meeting in Barcelona, Dr. Sudhir Srivastava operated on a patient located 7,500 miles away in Bengaluru, India. Additionally, four procedures were conducted at the SRS India Conference in New Delhi, including a right partial nephrectomy and a modified radical hysterectomy.
Timeline
October 2026: The SSi Mantra system was showcased during telesurgeries at the EACTS and SRS India conferences.
October 23, 2026: SS Innovations reached a cumulative total of 205 performed telesurgeries.
October 26, 2026: SS Innovations officially announced the details of these telesurgery demonstrations.
The Tech Race
This development pushes the boundaries of remote medical technology by moving beyond local console control toward true intercontinental surgery. It represents a significant step in the competitive landscape against incumbent platforms like the Da Vinci Surgical System.
For patients in underserved regions, this technology could eventually provide access to specialized surgeons located thousands of miles away. It signifies potential future improvements in surgical availability, though the technology remains subject to clinical and regulatory validation.
The takeaway
These successful demonstrations underscore the rapid advancement of remote surgical capabilities enabled by ultra-low latency networks. As this technology matures, it may offer new possibilities for delivering highly specialized medical care to patients regardless of their physical location.
Further reading
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