Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Puttaparthi Hospital Launches Robotic Surgery Wing
A hospital in Puttaparthi has started using a new robot for surgeries.
This robot, costing ₹8 crore, can help doctors perform complex operations.
The robot helps with less blood loss, quicker recovery, and reduced pain.
This technology is part of a mission to give everyone the best possible healthcare for free.
The new system can perform surgeries in different areas like the chest and urinary tract.
It also helps doctors by giving them more precision and better access.
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences (SSSIHMS) launched a robotic surgery system.
The system was inaugurated by R.J. Rathnakar.
The SSi Mantra Robotic System was indigenously developed.
Robotic surgery is minimally invasive.
The introduction reaffirms commitment to free healthcare.
- Who
- Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences (SSSIHMS)
- What
- Launched a state-of-the-art robotic surgery system
- When
- On Vijayadashami
- Where
- Puttaparthi
- Why
- To provide advanced surgical care and uphold compassionate healthcare.
- Hospital
- Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences (SSSIHMS)
- Location
- Puttaparthi
- System Name
- SSi Mantra Robotic System
- Cost
- ₹8 crore
- Inaugurated by
- R.J. Rathnakar