{"id":2029,"date":"2025-12-30T18:01:43","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T12:31:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/undercovereditor.com\/?p=2029"},"modified":"2025-12-30T18:09:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T12:39:12","slug":"tech-leap-in-mumbai-andheri-man-undergoes-cancer-surgery-performed-remotely-from-8000-km-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/undercovereditor.com\/hi\/tech-leap-in-mumbai-andheri-man-undergoes-cancer-surgery-performed-remotely-from-8000-km-away\/","title":{"rendered":"Tech Leap in Mumbai: Andheri Man Undergoes Cancer Surgery Performed Remotely from 8,000 km Away"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mumbai | Undercover Editor News Channel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Mumbai:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

In a breakthrough that highlights India\u2019s rapidly evolving medical and digital capabilities, a 64-year-old resident of Andheri underwent prostate cancer surgery last week\u2014performed not by a surgeon standing inside the operating theatre, but by a specialist sitting nearly 8,000 kilometres away in Shanghai.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

The patient, identified as S Rahul<\/strong> (name changed), was operated on through a cutting-edge telerobotic surgical system<\/strong>, marking a major milestone in India\u2019s healthcare journey. The procedure was remotely conducted by renowned onco-urologist Dr T B Yuvaraja<\/strong>, who controlled robotic arms via a high-speed, secure internet connection while the patient lay in an operating room at Kokilaben Ambani Hospital, Andheri.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

\u201cI was seated at a console in my consulting room in Shanghai and operating on the patient in Mumbai in real time,\u201d Dr Yuvaraja explained. \u201cThe robotic system accurately translated my movements to the surgical arms in the operating theatre.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

A Near-Total Cure with a Global Touch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

The surgery, which offers a near-total probability<\/strong> of cure,<\/strong> was completed successfully, and Rahul was discharged on the third day after the procedure<\/strong>, highlighting both the precision and safety of the technology.<\/p>\n\n

This historic operation came just a day after another telerobotic surgery was conducted by doctors from HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, Girgaon<\/strong>, who performed a remote robotic procedure at a community medical centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat<\/strong>. Together, the back-to-back surgeries underscore how tele-enabled robotics is reshaping access to specialised healthcare across India.<\/p>\n\n

Bridging the Urban\u2013Rural Healthcare Divide<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

For decades, advanced surgical care remained limited to major metropolitan hospitals, forcing patients from smaller towns to travel long distances. According to Dr Tarang Gianchandani<\/strong> of HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, telerobotic surgery is changing that reality.<\/p>\n\n

\u201cThis technology is reimagining how complex surgical care is delivered\u2014powered by indigenous innovation, advanced robotics, and secure digital infrastructure,\u201d she said.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Global estimates suggest that nearly five billion people lack access to safe and affordable surgical care<\/strong>, making the expansion of such technology a potential game-changer.<\/p>\n\n

Made-in-India Innovation at the Core<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

India entered the field of telerobotic surgery only last year, and so far fewer than 200 such procedures <\/strong>have been performed nationwide. However, momentum is building. SS Innovations International Inc, <\/strong>which developed India\u2019s first indigenous surgical robotic system\u2014SSII Mantra<\/strong>\u2014recently announced the completion of 100 robotic telesurgeries.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

The newer generation of robotic systems also integrates artificial intelligence<\/strong>, enhancing precision and assisting surgeons during complex procedures.<\/p>\n\n

Cost, Safety and the Road Ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

While the use of robotic arms can add \u20b91\u20132 lakh<\/strong> to the cost of surgery, doctors believe overall expenses may reduce for patients and families by eliminating travel, accommodation, and extended hospital stays.<\/p>\n\n

\u201cIf I operate from Mumbai on a patient in Indore, the patient and family don\u2019t need to travel. In many cases, the total cost comes down,\u201d Dr Yuvaraja noted.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Despite its promise, challenges remain\u2014including costs, legal frameworks, and cybersecurity concerns<\/strong>\u2014but medical experts agree that telerobotic surgery represents the future of healthcare delivery.<\/p>\n\n

A Glimpse of Tomorrow\u2019s Medicine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Rahul\u2019s surgery stands as more than just a medical success\u2014it is a glimpse into a future where distance no longer limits access to world-class healthcare<\/strong>, and where technology connects patients to life-saving expertise across continents.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Tech Leap in Mumbai: Andheri Man Undergoes Cancer Surgery Performed Remotely from 8,000 km Away Mumbai | Undercover Editor News Channel Mumbai: In a breakthrough that highlights India\u2019s rapidly evolving medical and digital capabilities, a 64-year-old resident of Andheri underwent prostate cancer surgery last week\u2014performed not by a surgeon standing inside the operating theatre, but by a specialist sitting nearly 8,000 kilometres away in Shanghai. The patient, identified as S Rahul (name changed), was operated on through a cutting-edge telerobotic surgical system, marking a major milestone in India\u2019s healthcare journey. The procedure was remotely conducted by renowned onco-urologist Dr T B Yuvaraja, who controlled robotic arms via a high-speed, secure internet connection while the patient lay in an operating room at Kokilaben Ambani Hospital, Andheri. \u201cI was seated at a console in my consulting room in Shanghai and operating on the patient in Mumbai in real time,\u201d Dr Yuvaraja explained. \u201cThe robotic system accurately translated my movements to the surgical arms in the operating theatre.\u201d A Near-Total Cure with a Global Touch The surgery, which offers a near-total probability of cure, was completed successfully, and Rahul was discharged on the third day after the procedure, highlighting both the precision and safety of the technology. This historic operation came just a day after another telerobotic surgery was conducted by doctors from HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, Girgaon, who performed a remote robotic procedure at a community medical centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Together, the back-to-back surgeries underscore how tele-enabled robotics is reshaping access to specialised healthcare across India. Bridging the Urban\u2013Rural Healthcare Divide For decades, advanced surgical care remained limited to major metropolitan hospitals, forcing patients from smaller towns to travel long distances. According to Dr Tarang Gianchandani of HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, telerobotic surgery is changing that reality. \u201cThis technology is reimagining how complex surgical care is delivered\u2014powered by indigenous innovation, advanced robotics, and secure digital infrastructure,\u201d she said. Global estimates suggest that nearly five billion people lack access to safe and affordable surgical care, making the expansion of such technology a potential game-changer. Made-in-India Innovation at the Core India entered the field of telerobotic surgery only last year, and so far fewer than 200 such procedures have been performed nationwide. However, momentum is building. SS Innovations International Inc, which developed India\u2019s first indigenous surgical robotic system\u2014SSII Mantra\u2014recently announced the completion of 100 robotic telesurgeries. The newer generation of robotic systems also integrates artificial intelligence, enhancing precision and assisting surgeons during complex procedures. Cost, Safety and the Road Ahead While the use of robotic arms can add \u20b91\u20132 lakh to the cost of surgery, doctors believe overall expenses may reduce for patients and families by eliminating travel, accommodation, and extended hospital stays. \u201cIf I operate from Mumbai on a patient in Indore, the patient and family don\u2019t need to travel. In many cases, the total cost comes down,\u201d Dr Yuvaraja noted. Despite its promise, challenges remain\u2014including costs, legal frameworks, and cybersecurity concerns\u2014but medical experts agree that telerobotic surgery represents the future of healthcare delivery. A Glimpse of Tomorrow\u2019s Medicine Rahul\u2019s surgery stands as more than just a medical success\u2014it is a glimpse into a future where distance no longer limits access to world-class healthcare, and where technology connects patients to life-saving expertise across continents.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2031,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_header_footer","format":"standard","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[432,433],"tags":[436,437,441,438,439,296,435,440,434,85],"class_list":["post-2029","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health-science","category-mumbai-news","tag-cancer-treatment","tag-digital-health","tag-health-tech-india","tag-indian-medical-technology","tag-kokilaben-hospital","tag-mumbai-breaking-news","tag-remote-surgery-india","tag-ssii-mantra","tag-telerobotic-surgey","tag-undercovereditor-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/undercovereditor.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2029","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/undercovereditor.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/undercovereditor.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/undercovereditor.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/undercovereditor.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2029"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/undercovereditor.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2029\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2034,"href":"https:\/\/undercovereditor.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2029\/revisions\/2034"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/undercovereditor.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2031"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/undercovereditor.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2029"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/undercovereditor.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2029"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/undercovereditor.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2029"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}