- SSI Mantra Robotic System performs a successful urology procedure on a one-year-old infant with a kidney condition in Hyderabad
- Made in India Robotic System – The SSI Mantra underscores the significance of having a homegrown solution in a field traditionally dominated by Western Countries
New Delhi, April 2024: SS Innovations, the developer of India’s first indigenous surgical robotic system, the SSI Mantra, dedicated to making robotic surgeries cost-effective and accessible to a global population, has achieved a monumental milestone in Indian medical history. Dr. Chandra Mohan Vaddi, Senior Urologist & Managing Director of Preeti Urology & Kidney Hospitals, Hyderabad, successfully performed a groundbreaking surgery on a one-year-old infant using the SSI Mantra surgical robotic system. This surgery marks a significant advancement in pediatric robotic surgery and a testament to the capabilities of the SSI Mantra system, marking another significant milestone in the annals of the company.
The one-year-old patient from Bidar, Karnataka, was brought by parents to the Preeti Urology and Kidney Hospital. The infant was suffering from left kidney swelling due to a significant block at the Uretero-Pelvic junction, that was diagnosed during the mother’s pregnancy. With severe obstruction in the left kidney confirmed by a nuclear scan, the surgery recommended was pyeloplasty, which could have been done either by open surgery, laparoscopic or a robotic assisted approach.
On the successful momentous occasion, Dr. Vaddi, Senior Urologist & Managing Director, Preeti Urology & Kidney Hospitals, Hyderabad commented, “After all considerations and with parental consent, we performed the Robotic Pyeloplasty with the Made in India Surgical Robotic System – The SSI Mantra, as this system provided the crystal clear 3D 4K vision with a greater magnified view, increased precision with wristed instruments, better access to the target area, and ergonomic comfort to the surgeon. We believe that this highly anticipated successful surgery marks the dawn of a new era in Indian medical surgery. The successful outcome of the operation underscores the potential of indigenous Indian innovation to revolutionize surgical care, making it safe, precise, and affordable for all.”
On the landmark achievement, Founder, Chairman & CEO, SS Innovations, Dr. Sudhir Prem Srivastava and the brain behind SSI Mantra System, known as the Robo Doctor, said, “We congratulate the family, doctors and all the members of the hospital in achieving this successful accomplishment. We firmly believe that our indigenous surgical robotic system will become widely embraced, paving the way for a future, where safe and affordable robotic surgeries will co-exist with the need and will cater to all walks of life across India. Furthermore, we are proud to drive India’s journey towards healthcare self-reliance, where SSI Mantra will empower surgeons nationwide to undertake complex surgeries at affordable prices.”
With SSI Mantra System the vision of SSI is to make Gold Standard Healthcare, an affordable and accessible right for all the patients in India, who otherwise may not have had access to this level of advanced care. Dr Sudhir Prem Srivastava is the brainchild of this SSI Mantra Surgical Robotic System and along with his team of young Indian engineers, have been achieving significant and noteworthy milestones with their Mantra Robotic System over the last two years in India. The SSI Mantra Surgical Robotic System is the first surgical system to be made in India, and the only system in the world to be distinctly cost-effective with the capability to perform a broad-spectrum of surgical applications, including cardiac surgery. The SSI Mantra Robotic System has been granted regulatory approval in India, Indonesia and most recently, Guatemala. The SSI Mantra Surgical Robotic System is clinically validated in more than 50 different types of surgical procedures and now over 32 installations, and more than 1000 successful surgeries, have been performed to date. SS Innovations expects to secure regulatory approvals in the United States and Europe in the 2024 – 2025.
With the successful completion of the Robotic Pyeloplasty, the one-year-old patient is now ready for discharge. This historic surgery marks the first-ever example of robotic surgery performed on an infant of such a tender age, showcasing the advanced capabilities of the SSI Mantra Surgical Robotic System. This success story marks the beginning of a new chapter in India’s healthcare journey, where innovation meets affordability, and accessibility to redefine surgical excellence.
About SS Innovations:
SS Innovations, an operational company based in India focuses on the development, manufacturing, assembly, and marketing of the SSI surgical robotics system named SSi Mantra. The company is registered with the United States SEC and is dedicated to advancing the field of medical robotics using cutting-edge technology and collaboration with leading surgeons. The uniqueness of SS Innovations lies in being the only surgical robotic system globally that is both cost-effective and applicable across various soft tissue surgical specialties, including cardiac surgery. The company believes that this innovation has the potential to revolutionize surgery by providing less invasive options to underserved populations.
About SSI Mantra:
The SSI Mantra Surgical Robotic System, by SS Innovations, is a modular multi-arm system with many advanced technology features. It allows for the use of 3-5 robotic arms, has an open-faced ergonomic Surgeon Command Centre, 32-inch large 3D 4K monitor, a 23-inch 2D Touch panel monitor for all patient related information display, a virtual real-time image of the robotic Patient Side Arm Carts, and the ability for superimposition of 3D models of diagnostic imaging. The Vision Cart gives the table-side team the same magnified 3D 4K view as the Surgeon to provide better safety and efficiency. The modular robotic arms give flexibility in positioning and the number of arms to be used. This allows for collision-free conduct of surgical operations. There are over 40 different types of robotic endo-surgical instruments that can be used for different specialties including Cardiac Surgery. The learning curve is short due to its very thoughtful and ergonomic design and user-friendly features.
