Strasbourg, France / Indore, India | July 29, 2025 : In a groundbreaking advancement for global healthcare, a landmark robotic bariatric tele-surgery was successfully performed between France and India, connecting IRCAD, Strasbourg, with Mohak Bariatrics and Robotics in Indore.
The high-precision surgery was a One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (OAGB), carried out in real-time. Dr. Mohit Bhandari, a global leader in bariatric surgery, collaborated with a surgical expert based in Strasbourg, France. This seamless robotic procedure bridged two continents, exemplifying how technology is redefining the boundaries of medicine.
Present during this historic event was Prof. Jacques Marescaux, a pioneer in telesurgery, who made history over 30 years ago with the world’s first such procedure — also conducted from IRCAD, Strasbourg.
Key Highlights:
- First-of-its-kind robotic bariatric tele-surgery conducted between Strasbourg, France and Indore, India
- Procedure performed: Robotic One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (OAGB)
- Surgeons involved: Dr. Mohit Bhandari (Indore) and team from IRCAD (Strasbourg)
- Special presence: Prof. Jacques Marescaux, pioneer of telesurgery
- Technology-driven, patient-centered: Real-time remote operation with robotic precision
This event marks a new era in surgical care — where geography no longer limits access to advanced medical expertise. With innovations like these, the future of surgery looks borderless, collaborative, and safer for patients worldwide.
Such cross-border collaboration reaffirms the unchanging mission of medicine: to provide timely, high-quality care — regardless of distance.