Business UpdateJun 4, 2026, 08:32 AM
SS Innovations performs world's longest robotic telesurgery at 12,500 miles
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SS Innovations International, Inc. announced the successful completion of the world's longest-distance robotic telesurgery, a heart procedure performed with its SSi Mantra system across approximately 12,500 miles between Guyana and India. This historic event, led by CEO Dr. Sudhir Srivastava, marks a significant milestone in democratizing access to advanced surgical expertise globally. The achievement coincided with the launch of Guyana's National Robotic Surgery Program and its 60th Independence Anniversary, further positioning Guyana as a hub for robotic surgery. The SSi Mantra system, now approved in 14 countries, has been used for 22 cardiac and 173 total telesurgeries.
Key Highlights
- World's longest robotic telesurgery performed at 12,500 miles (20,000 km).
- Cardiac procedure (Left Internal Mammary Artery takedown) conducted between Guyana and India.
- SSi Mantra system functioned with 290-300 milliseconds network latency.
- SSi Mantra is the only surgical robotic system used for cardiac telesurgery globally.
- Total of 22 cardiac and 173 telesurgeries successfully performed using SSi Mantra.
- SSi Mantra received regulatory approval in Guyana in May 2026.
- The system now holds regulatory approval in 14 countries worldwide.
- Three robotic procedures performed on the inaugural day of Guyana's National Robotic Surgery Program.
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