CELEBRATING 33 YEARS OF SELFLESS SERVICE

With the Blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences – Prasanthigram achieved yet another milestone in healthcare excellence.
The advanced system, valued at ₹8 crore, was inaugurated by Mr RJ Rathnakar (Managing Trustee, SSSCT) alongside Mr K Chakravarthi (Trustee, SSSCT), Mr ISN Prasad (Trustee, SSSCT), in the presence of Dr Gurumurthy (Director, SSSIHMS – PG) & Dr Anil Kumar Mulpur (Joint Director, Head of CTVS) and other senior functionaries of the hospital.

The SSi Mantra Robotic System, indigenously developed by SS Innovations, is capable of performing a wide range of complex surgical procedures across specialities. At SSSIHMS, it will primarily benefit the departments of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery and Urology.

Robotic surgery, being minimally invasive, offers patients significant advantages such as reduced blood loss, lower risk of infection, less pain, and quicker recovery. For surgeons, it provides unmatched precision, enhanced access to intricate areas of the body, and greater ease during prolonged procedures.

Mr Rathnakar emphasised that the inauguration of this system marks not just the integration of cutting-edge technology, but also the reaffirmation of the Central Trust’s commitment to Bhagawan Baba’s mission of providing the highest standards of compassionate, value-based healthcare totally free of cost to all. He remarked, “The Robotic Surgical System will enhance our ability to deliver safer, more effective surgical care, furthering Bhagawan’s vision of healthcare as a temple of service.”

This landmark initiative places SSSIHMS at the forefront of advanced surgical care in India, continuing Bhagawan’s mission of blending modern medical technology with timeless human values.

With the Blessings for Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, a state-of-the-art phacoemulsification machine was commissioned in the Ophthalmology department of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Prasanthigram, on September 3, 2025.The phacoemusification machine, the Alcon CENTURION Vision System, worth around Rs 75 lakh was inaugurated by the Managing Trustee of the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, Sri. R.J. Rathnakar.Alcon CENTURION Vision System is an advanced phacoemulsification device, designed to enhance anterior chamber stability and improve surgical efficiency through Active Fluidics™ Technology and a peristaltic pump system. This system allows for precise control of intraocular pressure and fluidics, contributing to safer cataract removal, reduced cumulative dissipated energy, and better outcomes for patients. The system also offers extensive customization of ultrasound energy and fluidics parameters, allowing surgeons to tailor settings to different types of cataracts and specific procedural needs.