Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital (HNRFH) has pioneered India’s first tele-robotic surgery programme, allowing Mumbai-based specialist surgeons to remotely perform and guide complex robotic-assisted procedures at partner centres across the country, starting with a successful operation at the Community Medical Centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat.
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Powered by advanced robotics and ultra-low-latency connectivity from Reliance Jio, the programme enables real-time surgical intervention from Mumbai to remote locations, reducing patient travel burdens and enhancing skill development for local teams. It addresses geographic barriers in accessing specialised care, particularly in non-metro and rural areas, marking a leap in India’s telemedicine and robotic surgery landscape.
Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital (HNRFH) has made history by launching India’s first tele-robotic surgery programme, revolutionizing access to advanced surgical care for patients in remote and underserved regions. The initiative allows expert surgeons in Mumbai to remotely operate or provide real-time guidance during robotic-assisted procedures at partner healthcare facilities nationwide.
The programme’s inaugural procedure was successfully performed at the Dhirubhai Ambani Occupational Health & Community Medical Centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat, led remotely by HNRFH’s Director of Urology Oncology, supported by a multidisciplinary team from Mumbai and on-ground staff in Jamnagar.
This breakthrough integrates cutting-edge robotic systems with secure, ultra-low-latency digital infrastructure provided by Reliance Jio, ensuring precise control, continuous visual feedback, and seamless coordination despite vast distances.
By overcoming geographic limitations, the programme eliminates the need for patients in semi-urban or rural areas to travel to metropolitan centres for specialised surgeries. It also prioritizes ongoing mentoring, enabling local healthcare professionals to gain hands-on experience with advanced techniques while serving their communities.
As a 360-bed multi-specialty quaternary care facility in South Mumbai, HNRFH continues to lead in innovation, blending indigenous technology with global standards to democratize high-quality healthcare.
This development signals a new era for telemedicine in India, where distance no longer barriers life-saving surgical expertise.
“Through our Tele-Robotic Surgery Program, we are enabling surgeons in Mumbai to remotely perform procedures for patients across the country, supported by indigenous innovation, advanced robotics, and secure digital infrastructure.”
By
HB Team
