SS Innovations International, Inc. (NASDAQ: SSII) announced the successful completion of what it says is the world's longest-distance robotic telesurgery, with a robot-assisted cardiac procedure performed across approximately 12,500 miles (20,000 kilometers) of fiber network distance between Guyana and India using the company's SSi Mantra surgical robotic system. The procedure was conducted remotely by CEO and cardiac surgeon Dr. Sudhir Srivastava from Guyana, while the patient-side robotic system operated in India, functioning with network latency of approximately 290-300 milliseconds.
The company said the achievement surpasses its previous telesurgery distance record of approximately 6,250 miles and further demonstrates the capabilities of the SSi Mantra platform in long-distance surgical applications. The milestone coincided with the launch of Guyana's National Robotic Surgery Program and follows regulatory approval for the SSi Mantra in Guyana. SS Innovations noted that 173 telesurgeries have now been performed using the platform globally, including 22 cardiac telesurgeries, which it said makes SSi Mantra the only surgical robotic system currently used for robotic cardiac telesurgery.
This record-breaking telesurgery underscores the potential of robotic systems to bridge geographical gaps in healthcare, enabling patients in remote or underserved regions to access specialized surgical expertise. The ability to perform complex cardiac procedures over such vast distances with manageable latency could revolutionize global healthcare delivery, particularly for countries lacking advanced surgical infrastructure. SS Innovations' achievement also highlights the growing role of telesurgery in expanding access to high-quality medical care, potentially reducing the need for patient travel and associated costs.
The announcement follows the recent regulatory approval of the SSi Mantra in Guyana, paving the way for the implementation of the National Robotic Surgery Program. This program aims to enhance surgical capabilities within the country and could serve as a model for other nations looking to integrate robotic surgery into their healthcare systems. SS Innovations' technology, including the SSi Mantra system and the SSi Mudra surgical instruments, is designed to support a variety of procedures, from cardiac to general surgery, making it a versatile tool for diverse medical needs.
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