Nepal's first surgical robot set to transform healthcare sector

SS Innovations, the developer of India’s first indigenous surgical robotic system- SSI Mantra, dedicated to making robotic surgeries cost-effective and accessible to a global population, has achieved a monumental milestone at a global level as the SSI Mantra Surgical Robotic System has been installed at Baidya & Banskota (B&B) Hospital in Gwarko, Nepal.

This marks the monumental strive forward as being the first robotic surgery system of the country. SSI Mantra’s cutting-edge technology underlines B&B Hospital’s commitment to delivering superior healthcare and positions the institution at the forefront of medical innovation in the region.

The collaboration between SS Innovations and B&B Hospital represents a breakthrough in Nepalese healthcare. By bringing advanced robotic-assisted surgery to the country, this partnership aims to elevate healthcare standards to new heights, akin to the country's iconic Mt. Everest.

Under the leadership of Prof. Dr Jagdish Lal Baidya, Dr Niraj Lal Baidya, Dr Saroj Lal Baidya, and support from Prof. Dr Ashok Kumar Banskota, B&B Hospital in Gwarko, Lalitpur has become the first hospital in Nepal to install this advanced technology, which will greatly benefit many patients across the country.

By integrating this state-of-the-art system, B&B Hospital is set to revolutionise surgical care in Nepal, offering patients access to the highest standards of medical treatment.