Journal article
The World’s First Long-Distance Tele-Robotic Bariatric Surgery Using an Indigenous Robotic Platform: A Landmark Case Series of One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass with the SSI Mantra System
Abstract
BackgroundRobotic-assisted surgery has transformed the field of bariatric surgery by enhancing precision, ergonomics, and visualization. Telesurgery, where the surgeon operates remotely via robotic interface, represents the next frontier in expanding access to expert surgical care. The SSI Mantra system, developed in India, is a cost-effective, multi-arm robotic platform now deployed for tele-surgical applications.AimTo assess the feasibility, …
Authors
Bhandari M; Mathur W; Neto MG; Reddy M; Bhandari M; Kosta S
Journal
Obesity Surgery, Vol. 35, No. 11, pp. 4853–4857
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
11 2025
DOI
10.1007/s11695-025-08302-9
ISSN
0960-8923