As Guyana marked its 60th Independence Anniversary on Monday evening, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced that the country is set to make medical history with a groundbreaking robotic cardiac surgery that will be performed from Guyana by a specialist based in India.
Addressing thousands gathered on Fort Island for the Diamond Jubilee Flag Raising Ceremony, the president said the procedure will symbolize how far the nation has advanced since gaining independence in 1966.
“Tomorrow morning we will formally set our footprints in the history of healthcare. Our new surgeon, Mantra Freedom 60, will perform a cardiac surgery from Guyana to India. The longest-distance surgery in the history of mankind will be performed from the shores of Guyana tomorrow,” President Ali announced to loud applause.
He said the milestone reflects the government’s vision of building a modern and globally competitive nation that embraces innovation and technology.
“This is the country we’re building, not afraid to embrace any tool that is necessary to position us as not only a player in the global economy but a competitive player looking to take its place in the front row of global stability, resilience and prosperity,” he stated.
The SSI Mantra is a pioneering surgical robotic system designed to democratize minimally invasive care by making robotic surgeries highly accessible, precise, and cost-effective.
Developed by SS Innovations, it is the first modular, multi-arm surgical robot system of its kind.
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