Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Indian Doctors Perform Telesurgery on Baby from 1,600 km Away
Imagine a doctor using a robot to perform surgery on a baby from far away!
That's exactly what happened in India.
A doctor in Gurugram controlled a robot to operate on a baby in Hyderabad, which is like driving a car from a different city.
The baby had a problem with their kidney, and the surgery fixed it.
Because the doctor used a robot, it was very precise and safe for the baby.
The baby went home the next day.
This shows that even people far apart can get help from the best doctors with the help of technology!
A 16-month-old baby underwent the world's youngest successful telesurgery.
The surgery was performed from Gurugram, 1,600 kilometers away from the patient in Hyderabad.
The SSI Mantra robotic system and 5G technology facilitated the procedure.
The baby had a ureteropelvic obstruction and recovered quickly.
The surgery showcases the potential of 'Make in India' medical technology.
- Who
- Dr. V Chandramohan performed the surgery.
- What
- A telesurgery was performed on a 16-month-old baby.
- When
- The surgery was performed recently.
- Where
- The baby was in Hyderabad, and the surgery was controlled from Gurugram.
- Why
- To treat the baby's ureteropelvic obstruction.
- Surgeon
- Dr. V Chandramohan
- Patient's Age
- 16 months
- Distance of Surgery
- 1,600 kilometers
- Location of Surgery
- Hyderabad
- Robot Used
- SSI Mantra Robotic System
- Procedure
- Telesurgery for ureteropelvic obstruction
- Surgery Duration
- 1 hour