{
  "id": 1633139,
  "title": "Dr Mohit Bhandari Leads 14-Hour Surgical Marathon With 51 Robotic Procedures In Indore",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/dr-mohit-bhandari-leads-14-hour-surgical-marathon-with-51-robotic",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-18T04:04:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/dr-mohit-bhandari-leads-14-hour-surgical-marathon-with-51-robotic-procedures-in-indore"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indore, Madhya Pradesh: Renowned bariatric and robotic surgeon Dr Mohit Bhandari executed a staggering 51 robotic bariatric surgeries within a grueling 14-hour period on August 15th. The extraordinary feat was part of the Surgical Swaraj initiative, which aimed to highlight medical innovation, robotic technology, teamwork, and the remarkable skills of Indian healthcare professionals. Six robotic surgical systems were employed concurrently during the procedures. The surgeries took place at Mohak Bariatrics and Robotics, an institution that has been acknowledged by the World Book of Records for performing the highest number of bariatric surgeries in the Asia-Pacific region.\n\nThe 51 patients underwent the surgical procedures, with 30 of them being men and 21 being women. The participants' average age was 43.6 years, with an age range spanning from 21 to 77 years. The average weight of the patients was approximately 122 kg. A well-coordinated multidisciplinary team consisting of anaesthesiologists, consultant doctors, nurses, technicians, and support staff was instrumental in the successful completion of the initiative. Dr Bhandari, who has a remarkable track record of over 40,000 bariatric surgeries, emphasized that the primary objective of the Surgical Swaraj initiative was not merely to perform a large number of procedures, but to showcase what could be achieved through cutting-edge technology, unwavering teamwork, precise planning, and exceptional clinical expertise.\n\nThe initiative underscored the rapidly growing role of robotics in Indian healthcare and the transformative potential of advanced surgical technology in enhancing precision, efficiency, and ultimately, patient outcomes. Additionally, two individuals were arrested in connection with a highway robbery near Surlakhedi Bridge, where a stolen SUV was recovered in Indore.",
  "summary": "Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Bariatric and robotic surgeon Dr Mohit Bhandari performed 51 robotic bariatric surgeries over 14 hours on Aug 15. The initiative saw six robotic surgical systems being used together for the procedures. The surgeries were performed under the Surgical Swaraj initiative, aimed at showcasing medical innovation, robotic technology, teamwork and the capabilities of Indian…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}