Robotic Surgery at Yenepoya Medical College Hospital
Robotic Surgery at Yenepoya Medical College Hospital
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Aug 28, 2025
Deralakatte Mangaluru, August 28 2025: Yenepoya Medical College Hospital pioneered robotic
surgery in coastal Karnataka and North Kerala by introducing the Da Vinci Robotic Surgical
System in 2016. Since then, the hospital has successfully performed over 1,000 robotic
surgeries across Urology, Surgical Oncology, Gynaecology, and Gastroenterology.
Dr. M. Vijayakumar, Vice Chancellor, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Dr.Habib Rahaman
A A Medical Superintendent Yenepoya Medical College Hospital, Dr. Mujeebu Rahiman M.
HOD Urology, DR. Jalaluddin Akbar K.C. HOD Surgical Oncology, Dr. Vishwa Srivastava, MD
Chief Executive Officer - APAC, SS Innovations International, Dr. M.S. Moosabba, Principal
Yenepoya Medical College, Dr. Altaf Khan, Professor Urology and Dr. Mariam Anjum Ifthikar
Associate Professor Gynaecological Oncology, Dr. Amar Rao H.T. Assistant Professor,
Surgical Oncology jointly addressed the press. Dr. Susdhir Srivastava, Chairman,Founder &
CEo of SS Innovations International was leading the cardiology team with the surgery.
Taking a major step forward, the hospital has now acquired the SSI Mantra 3.0 Robotic Surgical
System - a state-of-the-art platform proudly Made in India. Nearly 100 procedures have
already been completed using Mantra 3.0 in Urology, Surgical Oncology, Gynaecology, and
General Surgery.
The Mantra 3.0, an advanced upgrade from Mantra 2.0, represents the next generation of
robotic surgery. As Indians, we take pride in this world-class innovation built in India, which is at
par with the best in the world.
Yenepoya Medical College Hospital is the only private medical college in India to house two
robotic surgical systems - Da Vinci and Mantra 3.0. It is also the only private hospital in the
country that offers robotic surgery free of cost to poor patients through government and social
security schemes, making advanced care both affordable and accessible.
As a teaching hospital, Yenepoya Medical College Hospital serves as a training hub for
surgeons, oncologists, gynaecologists, and paramedics from India and abroad. Hands-on
training is provided in simulation labs and operation theatres, ensuring comprehensive exposure
to robotic surgery.
Guided by the visionary leadership of Yenepoya (Deemed to be University)'s Chancellor Dr.
Yenepoya Abdulla Kunhi, Pro-Chancellor Mr. Farhaad Yenepoya, and Vice-Chancellor Dr.
Vijayakumar, the hospital remains committed to delivering world-class robotic surgical care to all
sections of society - especially the most vulnerable.
Yenepoya Medical College Hospital, Mangaluru, is a premier 1,000+ bed multi-specialty
teaching hospital, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and advanced clinical facilities. As a
referral center for the region, YMCH combines compassionate patient care with cutting-edge
treatments, including robotic surgery, organ transplantation, oncology, cardiology, and critical
care. With a strong focus on accessibility, the hospital provides affordable healthcare through
government and insurance schemes while also serving as a training hub for future medical
professionals from India and abroad.
Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), accredited with NAAC A+, is a leading institution of
academic and healthcare excellence in Mangaluru. Ranked 95th in India by NIRF 2024, with its
Dental College at 26th nationally, the university spans 11 constituent institutions across five
campuses, offering diverse programs from Medicine and Dentistry to Allied Health, Science, and
Engineering. Recognized by NABH for its Sustainability & Green Initiatives, Yenepoya continues
to drive innovation in education and healthcare.