Chennai, October 9, 2025: In a landmark achievement for Indian healthcare, Dr. Parimuthukumar, Clinical Lead at the Institute of Robotic Surgeries, Prashanth Hospitals, has successfully completed 100 indigenous robotic abdominal surgeries, becoming the first surgeon in Chennai to reach this milestone.
Recognised for performing India’s first inter-hospital robotic telesurgery across a distance of 340 km, Dr. Parimuthukumar continues to pioneer advancements in minimally invasive surgical care using Made-in-India robotic technology.
The milestone was celebrated at Prashanth Hospitals, where Dr. Vishwa Srivastava, CEO – APAC, SSi Mantra, felicitated Dr. Parimuthukumar for his contribution to robotic surgery and his role in bridging urban-rural healthcare gaps.
Dr. Parimuthukumar’s surgeries span gall bladder removals, hernia repairs, uterus removals, colonic cancer procedures, and spleen surgeries — all performed using robotic-assisted techniques that enable smaller incisions, faster recovery, and greater precision.
Dr. Prashanth Krishna, Managing Director, Prashanth Hospitals, said, “Our goal is to make advanced healthcare accessible and affordable for all. The completion of 100 indigenous robotic surgeries and India’s first inter-hospital telesurgery are milestones for both Tamil Nadu and Indian healthcare.”
Dr. Parimuthukumar added, “This achievement represents safer, more precise care powered by indigenous technology — bringing advanced surgical solutions closer to every patient.”
Dr. Vishwa Srivastava of SSi Mantra praised the hospital’s efforts, calling it “a shining example of how Indian technology and medical expertise can transform patient care.”
