Chennai, July 31st, 2025: In a landmark achievement, doctors at MGM Malar, Adyar have performed Tamil Nadu’s first robotic prostate removal surgery using a fully “Made in India” robotic surgical system the SSI Mantra. The 69-year-old patient recovered well and was discharged from hospital in just 36 hours. Most of his urinary symptoms got relieved post-surgery.
The patient, a retired bank employee had been suffering from difficulty in urination for nearly two years. Having tried medications his symptoms continued relentlessly. Initial investigations revealed that his prostate was enlarged (80 CC), blocking his urinary passage. Robotic Radical Prostatectomy was performed, removing the prostate and reattaching the bladder to urine tube without any damage to nearby organs.
The surgery was performed using an Indian-made robotic system in comparison to foreign made system – where tiny instruments are limited to 10–14 single uses and carry high replacement costs, the instruments in this Indian system can be reused until they wear out. This innovation significantly lowers the cost of surgery, making it accessible without compromising surgical quality or safety.
In his comments, Dr. Vasantharaja Ramasamy, Senior Consultant, Uro-Oncology and Robotic surgeon said, “After 50 years of age the risk of prostate cancer increases. However, there are cases where even those in their late 40s have been detected with prostate cancer. The main concerns after somebody’s diagnosed of prostate cancer and plans for prostate surgery, the two functional concerns would be erectile dysfunction and persistent urinary leakage. However, with the robotic surgical system in place, these complications can be prevented completely.”
Made in India robotic surgical system is a boon to Indian population who can’t afford the imported robotic system. Robotic surgery, the latest advancement in surgical field which offers enormous advantage to surgeon as well as patient. Bring it to operate in difficult to access location, preservation of vital structures the chances to error or complication is rare compared to laparoscopic surgery. The precision, safety, and quick recovery trajectory underscore the potential of Indian‑engineered robotic surgery for transforming urological care.