Robotic surgery isn’t built on a single piece of technology — several surgical platforms now exist, and it’s reasonable to want to know exactly what a hospital offers before deciding where to go. At Zanish Cancer Hospital, Ahmedabad, Dr. Nishanth Sanghavi, Surgical Oncologist and Director, performs select cancer surgeries using both the da Vinci and SSI Mantra robotic surgical systems.
This page explains what each platform is, how they compare, and how the choice between them is made for a given procedure.
Both da Vinci and SSI Mantra are robotic-assisted surgical platforms used to perform minimally invasive surgery through a few small incisions, guided by a magnified camera view. Neither system operates independently — in both cases, the surgeon sits at a console and controls every instrument movement directly, with the system translating hand and wrist motion into smaller, steadier movement inside the body.
da Vinci, manufactured by Intuitive Surgical, is one of the longest-established robotic surgical platforms globally, with a substantial track record across many cancer types.
SSI Mantra, manufactured by SS Innovations, is a robotic surgical system developed in India, built specifically with wider accessibility to robotic surgery technology in mind.
Both platforms share the same core principle: the surgeon remains in complete control throughout, using a console-based interface, magnified 3D vision, and wristed instruments capable of a greater range of motion than the human hand.
Having access to more than one robotic platform allows the surgical team flexibility — different cases, hospital scheduling, and procedure-specific requirements can all factor into which system is used for a given operation. This isn’t a decision patients need to navigate themselves; Dr. Sanghavi and the surgical team determine which platform is appropriate for your specific procedure as part of routine surgical planning.
It’s worth being direct about one thing: the choice of platform is a clinical and logistical decision, not a reflection of “better” or “worse” cancer care. Outcomes for a given cancer surgery depend far more on accurate diagnosis, sound surgical judgment, and surgeon experience than on which specific robotic platform is used.
Dr. Sanghavi uses robotic-assisted techniques, via da Vinci or SSI Mantra as appropriate, for select cases across several cancer types, including:
Whether a robotic approach is appropriate for your specific case — and which platform is used — depends on your tumour’s size, location, and stage, along with your overall health and surgical planning considerations.
For appropriately selected patients, robotic-assisted surgery — using either system — is generally associated with:
These benefits apply when the technique is well-suited to the specific tumour being treated, regardless of which robotic platform performs it. Dr. Sanghavi will explain whether a robotic approach is recommended for you specifically, and why.
Both da Vinci and SSI Mantra are robotic-assisted surgical platforms with the surgeon in full control of every instrument movement throughout the procedure. As with any major surgery, risks exist and vary depending on the specific operation being performed, not primarily on which robotic platform is used — these are discussed in detail, specific to your case, before any surgery is scheduled.
Dr. Nishanth Sanghavi is a Surgical Oncologist and Director at Zanish Cancer Hospital, Ahmedabad, with over 16+ years of experience and more than 6,000 cancer surgeries performed. He trained in Surgical Oncology at the Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute (GCRI), Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad, and completed advanced training in laparoscopic oncosurgery under Dr. Shailesh Putambekar at Galaxy Care Institute, Pune.
His surgical practice spans uro-oncology, GI oncology, colorectal, gynaecologic oncology, head & neck oncology, and breast cancer surgery, and he has served as Conference Director and Chairperson at TACOS (Thoracic and Colorectal Oncology Summit) 2026, Ahmedabad.
MBBS - 2006
M.S. in General Surgery - 2010
M.Ch. in Surgical Oncology - 2014
Advanced laparoscopic oncosurgery
The cost of robotic surgery at Zanish Cancer Hospital depends on the specific cancer procedure being performed, extent of surgery, and length of hospital stay — it is not meaningfully different based on which robotic platform (da Vinci or SSI Mantra) is used for a given case. During your consultation, our team will walk you through a cost estimate specific to your diagnosis and treatment plan.
Zanish Cancer Hospital accepts insurance, including Mediclaim policies — call the hospital to discuss coverage details relevant to your policy.
If you’re evaluating whether robotic surgery is right for your diagnosis, a consultation with Dr. Sanghavi will clarify whether it’s an appropriate option for your specific case. If you already have a treatment recommendation from elsewhere, a second opinion is also a reasonable next step.
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Both are robotic-assisted surgical platforms with the surgeon in full control throughout, using a console-based interface and magnified 3D vision. da Vinci is manufactured by Intuitive Surgical and has a long international track record; SSI Mantra is manufactured by SS Innovations and was developed in India.
This is determined by the surgical team based on your specific procedure and case planning, not chosen by the patient. Either platform provides the surgeon full, direct control throughout the operation.
Outcomes depend far more on accurate diagnosis, surgical judgment, and experience than on which specific robotic platform is used. Both are established, surgeon-controlled systems.
No. With both da Vinci and SSI Mantra, the surgeon controls every instrument movement in real time from a console — neither system operates independently.
Yes, Dr. Nishanth Sanghavi performs select cancer surgeries using both platforms, depending on the case.
Cost depends on the specific procedure, extent of surgery, and hospital stay, and doesn’t vary meaningfully by which robotic platform is used. Book a consultation for a personalised estimate.
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