RAIPUR: An indigenous robotic surgical system unveiled by the Centre could transform emergency care in remote and conflict-hit regions, with doctors also pitching its use in states like Chhattisgarh where access to advanced trauma care remains limited in regions like Bastar and Surguja.Under project ‘vimana’ — a drone-deployed robotic surgery platform — is designed to enable life-saving procedures in high-risk zones, including battlefields and inaccessible terrains. Developed by SS innovations international, officials said that the system allows surgeons to operate remotely using robotic arms, bridging the critical “golden hour” after injury.Medical experts said such technology could be a game-changer for remote tribal belts and conflict-prone areas, including Left Wing Extremism-affected regions of Chhattisgarh, where delays in evacuation or reaching the hospital late due to inaccessible terrain often prove fatal.Member of Parliament Brijmohan Agrawal has earlier urged the state govt to adopt robotic surgery systems, stressing the need to upgrade healthcare infrastructure with advanced technologies.
