In a defining moment for the future of healthcare, Dr Mahak Bhandari, Managing Director, Sri Aurobindo Hospital (SAIMS), Indore, has achieved a landmark milestone by performing the World’s First Transcontinental Robotic Hernia Surgeries while operating remotely from IRCAD France.
Harnessing the power of advanced tele-robotic technology, Dr Mahak Bhandari successfully performed 12 robotic procedures, including 9 robotic hernia surgeries and 3 robotic gallbladder (cholecystectomy) surgeries, on patients located thousands of kilometres away in India. This extraordinary achievement represents a significant advancement in the evolution of robotic surgery and establishes a new global benchmark in cross-border surgical care.
Spanning nearly 8,000 kilometres between France and India, the procedures were executed with remarkable precision through secure high-speed connectivity, real-time communication, and state-of-the-art robotic systems. The successful completion of these complex surgeries demonstrates how medical expertise can now transcend geographical limitations, bringing highly specialised care closer to patients regardless of location.
For Dr Mahak Bhandari, this milestone is more than a technological accomplishment; it is a glimpse into the future of modern medicine. As a surgeon and healthcare leader, he has consistently championed innovation, precision and patient-centric care. This achievement reflects his vision of creating a healthcare ecosystem where advanced surgical expertise is accessible beyond borders.
The success of these historic procedures was made possible through the seamless collaboration of multidisciplinary teams, including surgeons, anaesthetists, robotic specialists, operating theatre professionals and technology experts, whose collective excellence ensured the highest standards of safety and clinical outcomes.
As Managing Director of Sri Aurobindo Hospital, Dr Mahak Bhandari continues to drive the institution’s commitment to innovation, research and excellence in patient care. This historic accomplishment not only reinforces India’s growing leadership in robotic surgery but also signals the beginning of a new era in which technology, expertise and collaboration come together to redefine the possibilities of global healthcare.
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