Tele-Surgeries Conducted Across 286 km Between Gurugram & Jaipur Highlight Remote Healthcare Advances

Using a robotic surgery console with joysticks, finger loops, and foot pedals, the specialist guided robotic arms to perform internal mammary artery harvesting and a totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass.

Two tele-surgeries were recently performed in Jaipur, facilitated by robotic technology operated from a console in Gurugram, 286 km away.

The procedures were conducted by a cardiothoracic and vascular surgery (CTVS) specialist, demonstrating the potential of advanced robotics in healthcare delivery.

The surgeries, carried out recently, involved 59-year-old Jagdish Prasad and 56-year-old Pawan Kumar at a private hospital in Jaipur.

These operations showcased the practical application of robotic systems in providing healthcare solutions across distances.

Technical Execution of Robotic Surgery

Using a robotic surgery console with joysticks, finger loops, and foot pedals, the specialist guided robotic arms to perform internal mammary artery harvesting (IMAH) and a totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass (TECAB).

These procedures are recognized as complex cardiac operations.

Dr Sudhir Srivastava operated the robotic system from Gurugram, while on-site oversight was provided by Dr Lalit Aditya Malik.

“The successful completion of these surgeries demonstrates how technology can bridge geographical gaps in healthcare delivery,” said Dr Malik.

The procedures were executed with a latency of only 40 milliseconds, allowing precise control and coordination.

This development highlights the utility of robotic systems in expanding access to advanced surgical techniques, ensuring timely treatment regardless of location.

These tele-surgeries reflect the progress in integrating robotic technology into medical practice, offering an approach to address healthcare challenges linked to distance and availability of specialized expertise.

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