SS Innovations Announces Completion of World’s Longest-Distance Robotic Telesurgery

SS Innovations announced the successful completion of the world’s longest-distance robotic telesurgery, conducted by CEO and cardiac surgeon Dr. Sudhir Srivastava. The procedure involved a Left Internal Mammary Artery (LIMA) takedown performed remotely from Guyana to a patient in India, spanning approximately 12,500 miles (20,000 kilometers). This surpasses the previous record of 6,250 miles, set between Strasbourg, France, and Indore, India, also using the SSi Mantra system. The surgery connected the SSi MantrAsana tele-surgeon console in Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), Guyana, with the robotic setup at Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Science in Indore, India. The system replicated Dr. Srivastava’s movements with a network latency of 290-300 milliseconds, enabling real-time communication between the two locations. Local surgeons in India, including Dr. Lalit Malik, Dr. Ram Shukla, and Dr. Mohit Bhandari, assisted during the procedure. This achievement marks the 23rd cardiac telesurgery performed using the SSi Mantra, the only system globally approved for such remote operations. Dr. Srivastava highlighted the milestone as a step toward making advanced surgical expertise accessible worldwide. Guyana’s President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali praised the innovation, calling it a transformative advancement for the country’s healthcare sector and positioning Guyana as a leader in robotic surgery within the Caribbean. The surgery was supported by Guyana’s government, with President Ali and Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony endorsing the adoption of robotic surgery technology. The event aligns with Guyana’s 60th Independence Anniversary, emphasizing its commitment to modernizing healthcare infrastructure. SS Innovations aims to continue expanding telesurgery capabilities, reducing barriers to high-quality medical care globally.