SSi Mantra System Performs Telesurgery Over 7,500 Miles
The robotic system demonstrates long-distance capability, having completed 205 procedures to date globally.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Robotics
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SS Innovations has demonstrated remote surgical capabilities using its SSi Mantra system, including a 7,500-mile cardiac procedure between Barcelona and Bengaluru. As of October 23, 2026, the company has logged 205 telesurgeries performed with the platform.
Why it matters
Remote robotic systems aim to extend specialized surgical access across vast distances by overcoming geographical barriers between surgeons and patients. The SSi Mantra platform validates this approach through active use in international clinical settings.
The SSi Mantra system features a modular design with 3 to 5 robotic arms controlled via the SSi MantrAsana console. The system relies on ultra-low latency connectivity and high-definition visualization to maintain instrument control across 7,500-mile distances.
The players
SS Innovations
A developer of modular robotic-assisted surgical systems featuring multi-arm architectures and remote-control consoles.
Sudhir Srivastava
A surgeon who performed a 7,500-mile remote cardiac procedure using the SSi Mantra system at the EACTS Annual Meeting.
The details
The SSi MantrAsana console serves as the interface, relaying surgeon movements to the bedside robotic arms through high-bandwidth, low-latency data links. The modular setup allows for 3 to 5 arms to be configured based on the required procedure, such as a right partial nephrectomy or radical hysterectomy. This setup enables remote manipulation of tissues while providing the lead surgeon with real-time feedback via high-definition camera feeds.
Timeline
October 2026: SSi Mantra systems demonstrated at EACTS and SRS India conferences.
October 23, 2026: Total of 205 telesurgeries recorded using the platform.
October 26, 2026: SS Innovations announced the global telesurgery results.
The Tech Race
SS Innovations is positioning the SSi Mantra to compete with established incumbents by proving the platform's reliability in high-stakes, long-distance environments. The transition from demonstration to a portfolio of 205 procedures marks a shift toward operationalizing remote surgery as a repeatable clinical standard.
Patients requiring specialized surgeries may eventually gain access to remote expert care regardless of their physical location. This technology requires stable, high-speed network infrastructure to bridge the gap between surgeons and operating rooms.
The takeaway
The performance of 205 remote procedures demonstrates that surgical robotics are increasingly capable of spanning continents in real-time. Clinicians and hospital administrators should monitor future peer-reviewed reports on patient outcomes compared to traditional on-site surgery.
Further reading
For broader trends in automated healthcare systems, see Robotics.
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