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Economic Times
2 days ago
- Health
- Economic Times
Indian doctors in France perform complex surgeries on 2 patients in Indore, courtesy robotics tech
Agencies Indian surgeons performed complex surgeries on two patients in Indore while attending a conference around 8,000 km away at Strasbourg in France, showcasing the effectiveness and major advancements in cross-continent robotic telesurgery. The two procedures, a gastric bypass and a cardiac atrial septal defect (ASD) closure, were performed by two Indian surgeons at the annual conference of the Society of Robotic Surgery (SRS) held in Strasbourg using the indigenously developed SSI Mantra Surgical Robotic System. The conference held from July 16-20 was attended by scientists, surgeons and medtech partners from across the world. The first procedure, a gastric bypass, was performed by Dr Mohit Bhandari, president of IRCAD India and founder of Mohak Bariatrics and Robotics, Indore, on July out remotely from Strasbourg, the surgery lasted just over 44 minutes and was completed without second surgery, a robotic closure of an atrial septal defect (ASD), a form of congenital heart defect, was carried out by Dr Sudhir Srivastava, founder-chairman and CEO of SS Innovations International Inc., from Strasbourg while the patient remained in procedure was moderated live at the conference by Dr Husam H Balkhy, president of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery (ISMICS), and director of robotic and minimally invasive cardiac surgery at the University of Chicago event served as a compelling demonstration of the growing feasibility of real-time, cross-continental surgical collaboration, Srivastava procedures were performed remotely from the Institut de recherche contre les cancers de l'appareil digestif (IRCAD) headquarters in Strasbourg at two medical centres in Indore -- Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences (SAIMS) and IRCAD National in Indore, the patient-side support team ensured seamless coordination, led by Dr Lalit Malik, chief of cardiac surgery at Manipal Hospital, Jaipur; Dr Ram Krishna Shukla, cardiologist, and Dr Bipin Arya, anesthesiologist, both from SAIMS, procedures were supported by technical teams from both SS Innovations and SAIMS, ensuring real-time responsiveness and safety. The success of the surgeries highlights the viability of intercontinental robotic procedures as a real-world solution to longstanding healthcare access challenges. By eliminating the need for travel and enabling remote expertise to be applied in real time, robotic telesurgery is redefining the boundaries of healthcare delivery - especially for patients in remote or underserved regions, Srivastava said."I am deeply grateful to Dr Vipul Patel, Dr Mohit Bhandari, the IRCAD India team, and everyone at SS Innovations for making the world's first intercontinental robotic cardiac telesurgery a reality."Importantly, such procedures are not only technically viable but also economically accessible, with costs comparable to conventional surgeries, typically ranging between Rs 80,000 and Rs 3.5 lakh, depending on the case and on the hospital, the complexity of the surgery, and the specific case requirements," Srivastava said, "Performing a complex gastric bypass remotely, across continents, marks a transformative moment in surgical science. It's not just about technological capability; it's about bridging gaps in access to quality healthcare."The success of the SSI Mantra system proves that the future of safe, precise, and inclusive surgery is here, and it's being shaped in India." At a conference dominated by global giants in medical technology, the execution of such high-stakes procedures using indigenous technology reflects a growing shift in innovation leadership and global collaboration in healthcare, he date, 35 telesurgeries - including 10 cardiac cases, and over 250 cardiac procedures - have been successfully completed using the SSI Mantra system, Srivastava said. SS Innovations International is the only surgical robotics company to have received regulatory approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) for both tele-proctoring and telesurgery in India, he said. Elevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea. From near bankruptcy to blockbuster drug: How Khorakiwala turned around Wockhardt Can Chyawanprash save Dabur in the age of Shark-Tank startups? Why Air India could loom large on its biggest rival IndiGo's Q1 results Apple has a new Indian-American COO. What it needs might be a new CEO. How India's oil arbitrage has hit the European sanctions wall Central banks' existential crisis — between alchemy and algorithm Short-term valuation headwinds? Yes. Long-term growth potential intact? Yes. Which 'Yes' is more relevant? Stock Radar: This smallcap stock breaks out from Flag pattern to hit fresh record high in July 2025; time to buy or book profits? For long-term investors: A moat of a different kind; 5 large-cap stocks with an upside potential of up to 38%
Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Indian doctors in France perform complex surgeries on 2 patients in Indore, courtesy robotics tech
Indian surgeons successfully performed two complex robotic surgeries in Indore while attending a conference in France, using the SSI Mantra Surgical Robotic System. The cross-continental procedures—a gastric bypass and a heart defect repair—showcased India's advancement in telesurgery, offering affordable, real-time medical expertise across borders using indigenous robotic technology. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Indian surgeons performed complex surgeries on two patients in Indore while attending a conference around 8,000 km away at Strasbourg in France, showcasing the effectiveness and major advancements in cross-continent robotic telesurgery The two procedures, a gastric bypass and a cardiac atrial septal defect (ASD) closure, were performed by two Indian surgeons at the annual conference of the Society of Robotic Surgery (SRS) held in Strasbourg using the indigenously developed SSI Mantra Surgical Robotic System The conference held from July 16-20 was attended by scientists, surgeons and medtech partners from across the first procedure, a gastric bypass, was performed by Dr Mohit Bhandari, president of IRCAD India and founder of Mohak Bariatrics and Robotics, Indore, on July out remotely from Strasbourg, the surgery lasted just over 44 minutes and was completed without second surgery, a robotic closure of an atrial septal defect (ASD), a form of congenital heart defect, was carried out by Dr Sudhir Srivastava, founder-chairman and CEO of SS Innovations International Inc., from Strasbourg while the patient remained in procedure was moderated live at the conference by Dr Husam H Balkhy, president of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery (ISMICS), and director of robotic and minimally invasive cardiac surgery at the University of Chicago event served as a compelling demonstration of the growing feasibility of real-time, cross-continental surgical collaboration, Srivastava procedures were performed remotely from the Institut de recherche contre les cancers de l'appareil digestif (IRCAD) headquarters in Strasbourg at two medical centres in Indore -- Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences (SAIMS) and IRCAD National in Indore, the patient-side support team ensured seamless coordination, led by Dr Lalit Malik, chief of cardiac surgery at Manipal Hospital, Jaipur; Dr Ram Krishna Shukla, cardiologist, and Dr Bipin Arya, anesthesiologist, both from SAIMS, procedures were supported by technical teams from both SS Innovations and SAIMS, ensuring real-time responsiveness and success of the surgeries highlights the viability of intercontinental robotic procedures as a real-world solution to longstanding healthcare access eliminating the need for travel and enabling remote expertise to be applied in real time, robotic telesurgery is redefining the boundaries of healthcare delivery - especially for patients in remote or underserved regions, Srivastava said."I am deeply grateful to Dr Vipul Patel, Dr Mohit Bhandari, the IRCAD India team, and everyone at SS Innovations for making the world's first intercontinental robotic cardiac telesurgery a reality."Importantly, such procedures are not only technically viable but also economically accessible, with costs comparable to conventional surgeries, typically ranging between Rs 80,000 and Rs 3.5 lakh, depending on the case and on the hospital, the complexity of the surgery, and the specific case requirements," Srivastava said, "Performing a complex gastric bypass remotely, across continents, marks a transformative moment in surgical science. It's not just about technological capability; it's about bridging gaps in access to quality healthcare."The success of the SSI Mantra system proves that the future of safe, precise, and inclusive surgery is here, and it's being shaped in India."At a conference dominated by global giants in medical technology, the execution of such high-stakes procedures using indigenous technology reflects a growing shift in innovation leadership and global collaboration in healthcare, he date, 35 telesurgeries - including 10 cardiac cases, and over 250 cardiac procedures - have been successfully completed using the SSI Mantra system, Srivastava Innovations International is the only surgical robotics company to have received regulatory approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) for both tele-proctoring and telesurgery in India , he said.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Two new Covid-19 cases found; nothing to worry, says collector
Indore: Two new Covid-19 cases, came to light in Indore on Tuesday, after a long time. One of them died of kidney-related ailments during treatment. The individuals — a 39-year-old man from Dewas and a 74-year-old woman residing in Indore — were admitted to Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences (SAIMS) for heart and kidney-related ailments respectively. "The 74-year-old woman, a resident of Nandan Nagar, who was admitted to the hospital for kidney-related complications and sepsis, was found to be Covid-19 positive during standard testing procedures on Sunday. Tragically, she passed away on Monday," SAIMS chairman Dr Vinod Bhandari said, adding that multi-organ failure was the reason behind her death. Indore health officials also clarified that the patient's death was primarily attributed to her pre-existing health conditions and not directly caused by the Covid-19 infection. This incident marks the first confirmed Covid-19 case within Indore city limits in 2025. "Whether her death will be officially included in the city's Covid-19 fatality count is currently under review. A final decision will be made after a thorough medical evaluation," a senior health official stated. Another patient is currently receiving treatment, though his case, on reporting positive for Covid-19, will be officially registered under Dewas district. He was experiencing symptoms of cold and cough for several days and tested positive during a routine influenza panel. In response to these new cases, health teams have initiated contact tracing and are collecting samples from close contacts and family members of both patients. So far, none of the identified contacts have displayed any symptoms of the disease. With new Covid-19 cases in Indore , collector Asheesh Singh said, "We are conducting contact tracing and will send the samples for test to laboratory. The woman who tested positive for Covid-19 died due to kidney and multi-organ failure. We are monitoring the situation, but, there is nothing to worry about any surge in cases." Despite the detection of Covid-19 cases, health officials have clarified that no new guidelines have been issued to public. Reporting of a few positive cases are largely considered 'incidental', referring to patients admitted to hospitals for other medical reasons, who are found to be Covid-19 positive during routine screening. Health officials explained that many hospitals are adhering to a protocol of Covid-19 testing before surgeries or major medical treatments. This process is leading to detection of some positive cases, with the majority of these individuals being asymptomatic and not requiring specific Covid-19 treatment. Though the infection is not causing severe illness in most instances, the patients tested positive have been advised home isolation for seven days, in accordance with existing protocols. Since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020, Indore had recorded a total of 2,12,994 Covid-19 cases and 1,473 deaths officially. In 2024, the city reported 121 cases, with the last positive case recorded on Sep 12, 2024, involving a 30-year-old man. The last Covid-19-related death in Indore occurred on Sept 6, 2024, when an 86-year-old man succumbed to the disease during treatment. Health officials note that the majority of recent positive cases have been mild or asymptomatic, often detected incidentally during pre-surgical screenings or routine medical check-ups. Indore chief medical and health officer Dr BS Saitya said, "Covid-19 is now in its endemic stage. We are not witnessing any significant rise in cases."
