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The Wire
17-07-2025
- Health
- The Wire
India Ushers in a New Era of Surgical Innovation with World's First Long-Distance Robotic Bariatric Telesurgery
Renowned surgeon Dr. Mohit Bhandari performs groundbreaking remote procedure across 850 km between Gurugram and Indore Gurugram, Haryana, India -- Dr. Mohit Bhandari, President of IRCAD India and a pioneer among bariatric and robotic surgeons successfully completed the world's first long-distance robotic bariatric telesurgery, a milestone that redefines the future of global surgical care and access. Operating from a robotic console in Gurugram, Dr. Bhandari conducted a complex gastric bypass on a patient located more than 850 kilometers away in Indore—executed with zero perceptible lag and full surgical precision. The procedure was performed using the SSI Mantra M3 system, a next-generation, India-developed robotic surgery platform. This landmark achievement not only highlights India's rapidly advancing capabilities in medical robotics and digital health but also establishes new global standards for remote surgical care in high-complexity domains. This landmark operation marks the first documented case of long-distance robotic bariatric telesurgery between two major Indian cities, setting a new precedent for remote surgery in high-complexity fields. It highlights India's fast-growing leadership in medical robotics, innovation, and digital health. Dr. Bhandari, who has performed over 30,000 bariatric and metabolic procedures, Asia-Pacific's one of the most well-known bariatric surgeonsin this speciality. He introduced robotic bariatric surgery to India and was the first Indian surgeon to perform a single-anastomosis duodenal-ileal switch. Most recently, he was honored with the International Surgeon Award at the ASMBS Global Congress in Washington D.C. (June 2025)—further reinforcing his reputation as a trailblazer in surgical innovation. Commenting on the same Dr. Mohit Bhandari said: "This success is a testament to the transformative potential of robotic telesurgery in revolutionizing surgical access, enabling expert surgeons to operate across geographies in real time, and seamlessly bridging urban and regional care centers. It's a powerful example of how we can democratize access to surgical expertise, not just across India, but globally." This milestone is more than a technical triumph—it signals a fundamental shift in how advanced surgical care can be delivered: • Bridging the urban-rural divide by enabling expert surgeons to operate across geographies • Improving patient outcomes by reducing time-to-treatment in remote areas • Scaling surgical expertise through technology-driven models of care • Creating global benchmarks in safe and precise telesurgery To View the Image, Click on the Link Below: Dr. Bhandari conducting the robotic bariatric telesurgery (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire India and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). This is an auto-published feed from PTI with no editorial input from The Wire.
Business Upturn
16-07-2025
- Health
- Business Upturn
India Ushers in a New Era of Surgical Innovation with World's First Long-Distance Robotic Bariatric Telesurgery
Dr. Mohit Bhandari, President of IRCAD India and a pioneer among bariatric and robotic surgeons successfully completed the world's first long-distance robotic bariatric telesurgery, a milestone that redefines the future of global surgical care and access. Business Wire India Dr. Mohit Bhandari, President of IRCAD India and a pioneer among bariatric and robotic surgeons successfully completed the world's first long-distance robotic bariatric telesurgery, a milestone that redefines the future of global surgical care and access. Operating from a robotic console in Gurugram, Dr. Bhandari conducted a complex gastric bypass on a patient located more than 850 kilometers away in Indore—executed with zero perceptible lag and full surgical precision. The procedure was performed using the SSI Mantra M3 system, a next-generation, India-developed robotic surgery platform. This landmark achievement not only highlights India's rapidly advancing capabilities in medical robotics and digital health but also establishes new global standards for remote surgical care in high-complexity domains. This landmark operation marks the first documented case of long-distance robotic bariatric telesurgery between two major Indian cities, setting a new precedent for remote surgery in high-complexity fields. It highlights India's fast-growing leadership in medical robotics, innovation, and digital health. Dr. Bhandari, who has performed over 30,000 bariatric and metabolic procedures, Asia-Pacific's one of the most well-known bariatric surgeons in this speciality . He introduced robotic bariatric surgery to India and was the first Indian surgeon to perform a single-anastomosis duodenal-ileal switch. Most recently, he was honored with the International Surgeon Award at the ASMBS Global Congress in Washington D.C. (June 2025)—further reinforcing his reputation as a trailblazer in surgical innovation. Commenting on the same Dr. Mohit Bhandari said: "This success is a testament to the transformative potential of robotic telesurgery in revolutionizing surgical access, enabling expert surgeons to operate across geographies in real time, and seamlessly bridging urban and regional care centers. It's a powerful example of how we can democratize access to surgical expertise, not just across India, but globally." This milestone is more than a technical triumph—it signals a fundamental shift in how advanced surgical care can be delivered: Bridging the urban-rural divide by enabling expert surgeons to operate across geographies Improving patient outcomes by reducing time-to-treatment in remote areas Scaling surgical expertise through technology-driven models of care Creating global benchmarks in safe and precise telesurgery Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire India. Business Upturn take no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash
News18
02-07-2025
- Business
- News18
After PM's 'Tech Sovereignty' Push, MeitY To Launch 15 AI Models In Health, Agriculture Soon
Last Updated: A senior officer said the AI apps are undergoing testing and customisation for regional and vernacular integration, with deployment expected in phases starting later this year The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has reached the final evaluation stage of rolling out around 15 India-developed foundational Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI-powered applications for several ministries and departments spanning agriculture, healthcare, and education, News18 has learnt. The development follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strong pitch for technological sovereignty and homegrown AI models during a series of meetings with the secretariat. The LLM models, which were approved by the government a few months ago, are now going to be integrated into the public-facing websites, adding an AI-driven edge to administration and services. These homegrown models, which are part of the government's push to reduce dependency on global AI giants, are being fine-tuned to address critical sectors such as crop advisory, medical diagnostics, and adaptive learning for students across sectors and regions. A senior officer, who is involved in the process, confirms that the AI apps are now undergoing rigorous testing and customisation for several regional and vernacular integration, with deployment expected in phases starting later this year. 'India will not just consume AI. Instead, it will build its own foundation models tailored for Indian needs. All AI-driven platforms or applications will have 22 language translation options to fit into India's diverse culture and society," a senior MeitY official said, adding that the model backbone and core features have been created mostly by Indian technology. The upcoming models will include a range of AI-powered solutions designed to enhance public services across key sectors, especially for the rural hinterland. In rural healthcare, advanced AI tools will assist in the accessible and early diagnosis of diseases, helping to bridge the gap in medical access and timely intervention. The agri-tech platforms will build in predictive analytics to support farmers with intelligent irrigation planning, real-time weather data and pest alerts, along with detailed soil data analysis, enabling more efficient and sustainable farming practices. Additionally, the education sector will benefit from LLM-driven content generators and vernacular tutoring assistants, offering personalised learning materials and support in regional languages to improve accessibility and engagement across diverse student populations. This move is seen as a direct response to the Modi government's vision of making India tech-reliant, tech-resilient and self-sufficient, especially amid growing concerns over data security and algorithmic bias in Western LLMs. 'In all meetings, the PM always prodded us to build something which can be seen as a contribution of Bharat to the global technology sector," said a senior IAS officer. The project is also aligned with India's broader AI stack strategy, which includes building indigenous computer infrastructure and open-source LLMs trained on Indian languages and datasets. According to sources, the apps are in the penultimate validation phase and will be demonstrated internally before public rollout. First Published: July 02, 2025, 09:50 IST
