02/05/2026
Global Milestone in Tele Surgery
At RACS 2026, Dr. Mohit Bhandari successfully performed Australia’s first-ever live tele-surgery, operating remotely from the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on a patient in India, Indore.
This milestone proves that distance is no longer a barrier to delivering expert surgical care. Powered by the advanced SSI Mantra robotic platform, the procedure combined precision, control, and real-time connectivity.
It marks a significant step toward more accessible, patient-centric healthcare, where technology and expertise come together to expand the reach of high-quality surgical treatment across borders.