A proud and historic moment for the medical community as Dr. Mahak Bhandari, one of India’s leading Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgeons, successfully performed the first-ever tele-robotic surgeries from IRCAD India, Indore, to Jain Diwakar Aurobindo Hospital, Ratlam. This achievement marks a revolutionary step in modern healthcare and showcases how technology can make expert surgical care accessible beyond major cities.
Aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a Viksit Bharat, Dr. Bhandari performed three successful tele-robotic surgeries, including hernia and gallbladder operations. One of the patients was a woman treated under the Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar campaign, emphasizing a focus on women’s health and family well-being.
Operating remotely from IRCAD India, Dr. Bhandari used the India-developed SSI Mantra robotic system, a proud innovation under the Make in India initiative. With this advanced system, he performed each surgery with outstanding precision and safety, demonstrating that world-class surgical expertise can now reach smaller cities like Ratlam without the need for patients to travel.
Dr. Bhandari said, “Performing these surgeries remotely from IRCAD India is a remarkable achievement. It allows us to use technology to bridge the gap between patients and expert surgeons, ensuring access to quality healthcare for everyone.”
This historic success establishes Dr. Mahak Bhandari as a pioneer in tele-robotic surgery and strengthens Central India’s position as a hub for robotic and minimally invasive procedures. His vision and innovation continue to shape the future of healthcare, making advanced surgical care more accessible and efficient for patients across the region.
