Robotic Surgery Training in India 2026 — What Surgeons Need to Know

Robotic surgery in India has moved from a novelty to a clinical expectation faster than most of us anticipated. In 2019, fewer than 40 hospitals in India had robotic surgical systems. By 2026, that number exceeds 250 — and is growing at roughly 30 new installations per year, driven by the domestic rollout of the SSI Mantra system and continued Da Vinci installations at tier-1 and tier-2 hospitals alike.

For practicing surgeons, the question is no longer "should I learn robotic surgery?" It is "when — and where?"

The Robotic Surgery Landscape in India: 2026

Two platforms dominate robotic surgery training in India:

Da Vinci Surgical System (Intuitive Surgical, USA)

Da Vinci systems are widely used robotic surgical platforms. Training pathways commonly combine system orientation, simulation and supervised clinical exposure. Formal credentialling and hospital privileges vary by manufacturer, institution, procedure and surgeon experience and should be confirmed with the relevant provider.

SSI Mantra (SS Innovations, Gurgaon)

SSI Mantra is an Indian robotic surgical platform developed by SS Innovations. Solace Training Academy lists Dr. Vikrant Sharma as a Certified SSI Mantra Robotic Surgery Proctor. Training and orientation can support skills development, while manufacturer credentialling and hospital privileges remain separate processes that should be confirmed for the individual pathway.

Who Is Eligible for Robotic Surgery Training?

The answer varies by program, but a practical baseline is:

• MS/DNB General Surgery, GI Surgery, Urology, or Gynaecology — any of these qualifications is sufficient
• Prior laparoscopic experience — not mandatory for orientation programs, but strongly recommended for advanced modules
• No minimum case volume requirement — robotic surgery has a gentler learning curve than conventional laparoscopy for many procedures because the console provides superior ergonomics and 3D vision

What Robotic Surgery Training Actually Involves

A well-structured robotic surgery training pathway has three phases:

Career Impact of Robotic Surgery Credentials

Robotic surgery training can help surgeons understand platform workflow, ergonomics and specialty-specific applications. Hospitals and manufacturers set their own credentialling requirements, so a training programme should be viewed as one component of a broader supervised skills and credentialling pathway. Robotic skills may also support:

• Higher package offers from hospitals investing in robotic programs
• Faster growth to senior consultant and department head roles
• Eligibility to become proctors themselves, creating a secondary income stream and reputational benefit
• Expanded patient referral from patients specifically requesting robotic procedures

Training Near Delhi? Sonipat Is Your Answer

Surgeons in Delhi NCR, Haryana, Chandigarh, and western UP typically travel to Hyderabad, Mumbai, or Chennai for robotic surgery training — spending 5+ days, significant money, and significant disruption. Solace Training Academy brings SSI Mantra proctorship and Da Vinci orientation to Sonipat, a 45-minute drive from Delhi's Outer Ring Road.

Our Robotic Surgery pillar offers four programs: orientation, GI & hepatobiliary, gynae, and urology. The next Robotics for Surgeons workshop runs 2–3 October 2026.