Indore Surgeon Performs 12 Robotic Surgeries From France In 10 Hours, Patients 8,000 Km Away
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Indore-based robotic and laparoscopic surgeon Dr Mahek Bhandari has achieved a major milestone in transcontinental telesurgery by remotely performing 12 robotic hernia surgeries in a single day within 10 hours, operating from the IRCAD Centre in Strasbourg, France, while the patients were in Indore. The procedures were carried out on patients at Mohak Super Speciality…
Indore-based surgeon Dr Mahek Bhandari performed 12 robotic hernia surgeries from France in just 10 hours, treating patients 8,000 km away in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The procedures took place at Mohak Super Speciality Hospital using the MedBot robotic surgical platform developed by MicroPort. Dr Bhandari collaborated with medical and technical teams in France to ensure smooth communication and coordination.
Dr Vinod Bhandari, founder and chairman of Sri Aurobindo Group, praised the achievement, emphasizing the potential of transcontinental telesurgery to reduce travel time for surgeons and provide specialized care to remote locations. This milestone highlights the growing international collaboration within the IRCAD network, which unites nine institutes globally to tackle challenges in minimally invasive surgery.
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