Thane Hospital Performs Robotic Gall Bladder Telesurgery
A hospital in Thane has successfully performed one of the city’s first robotic telesurgeries for gall bladder removal, marking an important step in India’s medical technology sector. The procedure, known as robotic cholecystectomy, was conducted at Tieten Medicity Hospital using the indigenously developed Mizzo Endo 4000 robotic surgical system. The surgery was carried out through a secure 5G-enabled network with ultra-low latency of less than 10 milliseconds, helping doctors control the robotic system smoothly and safely.
Patient From Dombivli Treated For Gall Stones
The patient, a resident of Dombivli, was suffering from acute cholecystitis, symptomatic gall stones and severe abdominal pain. The remote robotic procedure was performed by Dr Pradeep Tripathi, along with senior consultant Dr Umang Shandilya and a multidisciplinary robotic surgery team. The bedside surgical and operation theatre teams also coordinated during the procedure to ensure patient safety and uninterrupted surgical support.
Made-In-India Robotic Platform Gains Attention
The Mizzo Endo 4000 is a Made-in-India robotic surgical platform integrated with AI-enabled capabilities and advanced 5G technology. It is designed for multiple medical specialties, including GI surgery, urology, gynaecology, thoracic surgery and oncology. The system provides high-definition 3D visualisation, precise instrument movement, ergonomic controls, tremor filtration and tele-surgical capability, which can help improve surgical precision in minimally invasive procedures.
5G Telesurgery May Improve Specialist Access
Doctors involved in the procedure said the success of the telesurgery shows how robotic systems and high-speed connectivity can change surgical care delivery. Such technology may help hospitals connect patients with specialists remotely, especially in cases where expert surgeons are not available at the same location. While wider adoption will depend on safety standards, infrastructure, training and regulatory support, the Thane procedure highlights the growing role of Indian innovation in advanced healthcare.
