Ludhiana, January 24, 2026 (News Team): Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana has strengthened its advanced surgical care Infrastructure with the launch of the SSI Mantra Robotic Surgery System, one of the world’s most advanced and versatile robotic platforms. This marks a significant clinical milestone in the hospital’s commitment to delivering precision-led, minimally invasive surgical procedures for patients.
The SSI Mantra is a next-generation, multi-arm, modular robotic surgery system equipped with advanced 3D HD vision, enabling surgeons to perform complex procedures with enhanced accuracy, stability, and visual clarity. Designed to support a wide range of surgical specialties – including General Surgery, Oncology, Bariatric, Neurology, Cardiology, ENT, Urology, Gynecology and Head & Neck Oncology - the platform allows greater flexibility and ergonomics during surgery while prioritizing patient safety and outcomes.
From a patient perspective, robotic-assisted surgery offers smaller incisions, reduced blood loss, less post-operative pain, and faster recovery, helping patients return to their normal routines sooner, while lowering the risk of complications associated with conventional open surgeries.
Speaking at the launch, Sunveer Singh Bhambra, Facility Director, Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana, said, “The introduction of the SSI Mantra surgical robotic system marks a significant step forward in enhancing surgical precision and patient safety at Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana. With its advanced 3D visualization, greater dexterity and enhanced control, surgeons can perform complex procedures with superior accuracy, minimal invasiveness and faster recovery for patients. For challenging and high-risk cases, this technology allows better outcomes by reducing complications and improving surgical confidence. Bringing one of the world’s most advanced robotic surgery platforms to Ludhiana underscores our commitment to making world-class, cutting-edge healthcare accessible to the people of Punjab, closer to home.”
Ashish Bhatia- Business Head Punjab, Fortis Hospital said, “With the installation of the 17th surgical robot in the Fortis network, we continue to strengthen one of the largest and most comprehensive robotic surgery programmes in the country. This expansion reflects our national footprint and our focus on making advanced, precision-led care accessible beyond metros. Patients in Punjab can now benefit from world-class robotic surgery closer to home, ensuring faster recovery, shorter hospital stays and quicker return to daily life—an advantage that is especially meaningful for working professionals as well as elderly patients.”
Fortis Healthcare is among India’s largest robotic surgery providers, having performed over 10,000 robotic procedures across its network. With 17 robotic systems currently operational, Fortis has built a robust, multi-specialty robotics ecosystem that combines clinical excellence, surgeon training, and rare, high-risk procedures. The milestone reinforces Fortis’ vision of democratising advanced surgical care, ensuring patients benefit from safer surgeries, faster recovery, and better long-term outcomes, closer to home.
