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ArticleJournal of robotic surgery2026

Real-world performance of the SSI Mantra™ robotic system: a multi-centric multi-specialty study evaluating its safety and surgical applications.

Somashekhar Sp, Medha Sugara, Kushal Agrawal, Sudhir Kumar Rawal, Amitabh Singh, Magan Mehrotra, Raj Gajbhiye, Chandramohan Vaddi, Srikarthik Voleti, Leena Mehrotra and 3 more

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Somashekhar SpDepartment of Surgical Oncology, Aster International Institute of Oncology, Aster Hospital, Aster CMI Hospital, No. 43/2, New Airport Road, NH44, Sahakar Nagar, Hebbal, Bangalore, 560092, India. drspsomashekhar@gmail.com.
Medha SugaraDepartment of Surgical Oncology, Aster International Institute of Oncology, Aster Hospital, Aster CMI Hospital, No. 43/2, New Airport Road, NH44, Sahakar Nagar, Hebbal, Bangalore, 560092, India.
Kushal AgrawalDepartment of Surgical Oncology, Aster International Institute of Oncology, Aster Hospital, Aster CMI Hospital, No. 43/2, New Airport Road, NH44, Sahakar Nagar, Hebbal, Bangalore, 560092, India.
Sudhir Kumar RawalDepartment of Genito-Uro-Oncology, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, New Delhi, India.
Amitabh SinghDepartment of Genito-Uro-Oncology, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, New Delhi, India.
Magan MehrotraDepartment of Minimal Access and Bariatric Surgery, Apex Hospital, Moradabad, India.
Raj GajbhiyeDepartment of General Surgery, Government Medical College, Nagpur, India.
Chandramohan VaddiDepartment of Urology, Preeti Urology and Kidney Hospital, Hyderabad, India.
Srikarthik VoletiDepartment of Surgical Oncology, Aster International Institute of Oncology, Aster Hospital, Aster CMI Hospital, No. 43/2, New Airport Road, NH44, Sahakar Nagar, Hebbal, Bangalore, 560092, India.
Leena MehrotraDepartment of Gynecology, Apex Hospital, Moradabad, India.
Ganesh GorthiDepartment of Surgical Gastroenterology, Continental Hospital, Hyderabad, India.
Manjiri SomashekharDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Aster International Institute of Oncology, Bangalore, India.
Nitin Kumar RajputDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Narayana Health, Bengaluru, India.

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Abstract

Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) in India remains limited by cost and accessibility. The SSI Mantra™ is an indigenous system that was developed to address these barriers. This retrospective cohort study (IDEAL Stage 2b) analyzed 3,694 consecutive RAS cases across 78 centers in India (Feb 2023–Apr 2025) to assess the feasibility, safety, and learning curves of the system. Patient demographics, intraoperative metrics, and outcomes were extracted from prospectively maintained databases. Surgeons were grouped by experience quartiles (Q1–Q4) to analyze console time, conversions, and length of hospital stay (LOS) using descriptive and adjusted regression models. Learning curves were evaluated using continuous cumulative sum (CUSUM) analysis. Mean age was 51 years ± 15.8, with 57.2% being male. Mean blood loss was 75.4 ml ± 52.6; intraoperative adverse events (AEs) occurred in 0.6% of cases. Median LOS was 3 days (IQR: 2–4). Overall conversion rate was 4.1% (95% CI: 3.6–5.0%), varying by the procedure type and surgeon’s experience. More experienced surgeons (Q4) had shorter adjusted console times (154 vs. 169.6 min, p < 0.001) and lower conversion rates. Longer console time was linked to lower conversion odds. LOS increased with conversions but was more stable for experienced surgeons. CUSUM charts showed clear learning curve differences. No device-related AEs were reported. These results suggest that SSI Mantra™ is feasible, with minimal intraoperative AEs for diverse and complex procedures, with consistent performance across centers and specialties. Its lower capital cost may expand RAS access in India. Surgeon experiences improved efficiency and outcomes, supporting structured training. Long-term outcomes and comparative effectiveness warrant further study.

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Robotic Surgical ProceduresAdultAgedClinical CompetenceFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansIndiaLearning CurveLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedOperative TimeRetrospective StudiesConsole timeConversionLearning curveLength of hospital stayRobotic-assisted surgerySSI Mantra™Surgeon experience

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