Andhra Pradesh Creates History with First-Ever Telesurgery: 48-Year-Old Farmer With Gall Bladder Disease Operated Across 2,000 km
Aug 29, 2025
Vizianagaram (Andhra Pradesh) [India], August 29: For the first time in Andhra Pradesh, a revolutionary telesurgery was performed on a 48-year-old farmer at Medicover Hospital, Vizianagaram, rewriting the state's healthcare history. What started as severe abdominal pain for Ch. Mahandatha turned into a story of hope, as his gall bladder surgery was performed remotely from nearly 2,000 km away in Gurgaon. With robotic precision, 3D visualization, and real-time connectivity, the landmark procedure ensured minimal pain, faster recovery, and world-class expertise delivered right to his hometown without the need to travel miles.