SS Innovations International Inc. in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has reached an impressive milestone: 4,000 robotic surgeries accomplished using its SSi Mantra system. Over 100 types of procedures have been safely completed, including 215 cardiac operations, with no complications reported. Notably, six of these interventions were performed remotely from India using the SSi Mantra 3, showcasing the system’s telemedicine edge.
Dr Vishwa Srivastava, the chief operating officer and board chairman at SS Innovations, considers this achievement a strong testament to the system’s quality, user-friendly design, and growing acceptance among top physicians. With plans underway to enter the U.S. and European markets—targeting European Union CE Mark approval by late 2025 and a U.S. FDA decision in the first half of 2026—the company is set on making robotic surgery more accessible and affordable worldwide.
The SSi Mantra system is designed with versatility in mind, featuring three to five robotic arms, an intuitive surgeon command centre, and a vivid 32-inch 3D 4K monitor. It also provides a 23-inch 2D touch-panel that offers immediate access to patient data and virtual imaging. Backed by more than 40 types of robotic endo-surgical instruments and validated through its use in over 100 procedures, the system blends advanced technology with practicality in the operating room.
Since its launch in July 2024, the latest SSi Mantra 3 has already received clearance from India’s Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation for remote surgery and teleproctoring, marking an important step forward in medical education. Its approval stretches across several nations including Nepal, Ecuador, Guatemala, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Ukraine, with 80 systems now in use across 75 hospitals since August 2022.
The innovation at SS Innovations mirrors efforts by others in the field, such as MicroPort, whose MedBot has recently enabled remote surgeries in sub-Saharan Africa. If you’ve ever wondered how the fusion of robotics and surgery could transform healthcare, these milestones offer a clear glimpse into the promising future of medical technology.
