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Dr. Mohit Bhandari Showcases Tele-Robotic Surgery at SRS India 2026

On 3rd October 2026, Dr. Mohit Bhandari, Pro-Chancellor of Sri Aurobindo University, achieved a significant milestone in the field of tele-robotic surgery during SRS India 2026, held at Le Méridien, New Delhi.

In a landmark demonstration of remote surgical capability, Dr. Mohit Bhandari performed a live tele-robotic surgery connecting New Delhi and Indore, covering a distance of more than 900 kilometres. While he was present at the conference venue in New Delhi, the patient was in the operating theatre at Mohak Bariatrics & Robotics, Indore.

The procedure was performed using the Toumai Endoscopic Surgical System by MicroPort MedBot, through a high-speed communication network with near-zero latency. Dr. Mohit Bhandari remotely controlled the robotic system and successfully completed the procedure with precision and consistency.

For Sri Aurobindo University, this achievement represents the growing convergence of medical expertise, technology, education, and research. Tele-robotic surgery is opening new possibilities for how specialised healthcare can be delivered, while also creating opportunities for students and healthcare professionals to understand and engage with the changing landscape of modern surgery.

As Pro-Chancellor, Dr. Mohit Bhandari has consistently advocated for an academic environment that connects education with real-world advancements in healthcare. Demonstrations such as this provide a glimpse into a future where distance may no longer remain a barrier to accessing specialised surgical expertise and where technology can strengthen collaboration between medical institutions and professionals.

During SRS India 2026, Dr. Mohit Bhandari also participated in the international panel discussion Will Robots Replace Surgeons or Make Them Better?, alongside distinguished experts. He emphasised that robotic systems should complement surgical expertise rather than replace it, enabling surgeons to work with greater precision, control, and consistency.

This milestone reflects the vision of Sri Aurobindo University to remain closely connected with the evolving world of medical science and to support an ecosystem where education, clinical practice, technology, and research move forward together.