DMC&H Ludhiana Launches Comprehensive Multi-Specialty Robotic Surgery Program; Multiple Robotic Systems Being Procured

Ludhiana, February 28, 2026: In a transformative step for advanced surgical care in North India, Dayanand Medical College & Hospital (DMC&H), Ludhiana, today officially launched its Comprehensive Multi-Specialty Robotic Surgery Program, expanding robotic-assisted procedures across key super-specialties.
The program was formally launched in the presence of Sunil Kant Munjal, President, DMC&H Managing Society; Bipin Gupta, Secretary, DMC&H Managing Society; Sh Mukesh Verma, Treasurer, DMC&H Managing Society, Dr G. S. Wander, Principal, DMC&H; Sandeep Kaushal, Dean Academics; Sandeep Sharma and Ashwani K. Chaudhary, Medical Superintendents; Bishav Mohan, Chief Cardiologist cum coordinator, HDHI; Ashima Taneja, Additional Medical Superintendent; along with senior faculty members and other distinguished delegates.
Building upon the successful rollout of its Orthopedic Robotic Surgery Program, the 1600-bedded tertiary care teaching hospital has now forayed into robotic surgery across: General Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Gynecology, Urology, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery & Thoracic Surgery
In a major strategic move, DMC&H is procuring multiple advanced robotic systems to ensure scalability, higher surgical volumes, parallel specialty utilization, and uninterrupted patient access to robotic-assisted procedures.
Advanced Technology: SSI Mantra 3 Robotic System
DMC&H is procuring the SSI Mantra 3 Surgical Robotic System, a next-generation four-arm modular robotic platform equipped with advanced 3D 4K visualization and Indocyanine Green (ICG) fluorescence imaging, designed to enhance surgical precision and clinical outcomes across specialties. The system also features an ergonomic surgeon console with advanced hand controls, along with integrated digital recording and seamless workflow integration to optimize efficiency, training, and documentation.
The acquisition of multiple systems reflects the institution’s vision of building a high-volume, sustainable robotic ecosystem — ensuring accessibility, affordability, and academic growth.
Speaking on the occasion, Sunil Kant Munjal, President, DMC&H Managing Society, stated that the introduction of comprehensive multi-specialty robotic surgery at DMC&H reflects our commitment to bringing world-class technology to the people of Punjab and North India. Healthcare must evolve with innovation, and we believe advanced robotic platforms will significantly enhance precision, safety, and patient outcomes while maintaining affordability.
Bipin Gupta, Secretary, DMC&H Managing Society, remarked: "This strategic expansion underscores our vision to create a future-ready healthcare institution. Procuring multiple robotic systems ensures that this is not merely a technological addition but a structured, scalable program that benefits patients across specialties without delay.”
Dr. G.S. Wander, Principal, DMC&H, said as a premier academic medical institution, DMC&H integrates clinical excellence with teaching and research. The expansion of robotic surgery across super-specialties will not only improve patient care but also strengthen structured robotic training, research initiatives, and outcome-based audits, positioning DMC&H as a regional referral hub for complex robotic procedures."
As one of the largest tertiary care institutions in North India, DMC&H serves patients from across Punjab and neighboring states. The introduction of cost-effective robotic systems aims to make advanced minimally invasive surgery accessible to the masses, not limited to metropolitan corporate centers.
Hospital leadership emphasized that robotic surgery at DMC&H will focus on:
•    Improved precision and oncological clearance
•    Reduced blood loss and post-operative pain
•    Faster recovery and shorter hospital stays
•    Enhanced patient safety
Vision for the Future
With a 1600-bed infrastructure, experienced surgical faculty across multiple super-specialties, and now multiple robotic platforms under procurement, DMC&H is laying the foundation for becoming a comprehensive robotic surgery hub in North India.
This strategic expansion reflects the institution’s long-term vision:
Advanced technology. Academic excellence. Affordable access.