Indian doctors successfully perform hernia surgery with domestic robot

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The first robotic surgery for inguinal hernia was successfully performed in India using a domestically-made, low-cost robotic system, with the patient discharged within a day. The surgery, conducted at King George's Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow on Friday, utilized the "MANTRA" robotic system. The patient recovered quickly and was discharged on Saturday, May 10th. This marks a significant advancement, as the MANTRA system, developed in India, will offer affordable advanced surgical options. KGMU plans to provide robotic surgery at nominal costs in the future.


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