GEM Hospital Launches ‘OPERATION INFINITY’: India’s First Dual-City Robotic Surgery Network
Chennai, June 19, 2026: In a landmark achievement for Indian healthcare, GEM Hospital has unveiled "OPERATION INFINITY", India's first interconnected dual-city robotic surgery network, connecting its advanced robotic surgery facilities in Chennai and Coimbatore.
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| (L to R) Dr. S. Asokan, CEO & Director, GEM Hospital ; Dr. C. Palanivelu, Chairman - GEM Hospital; Dr. K.G. Arunraj, Hon’ble Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu; Mylswamy Annadurai, Indian Aerospace Engineer; Dr. P. Senthilnathan, Director, GEM Hospital Chennai; Dr. P. Praveen Raj, CEO & Joint Managing Director, GEM Hospital |
The pioneering initiative was inaugurated by Dr. K.G. Arunraj, Hon’ble Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu, during GEM TECHNOSURG 2026, one of the country's premier international conferences on surgical innovation.
Inauguration Youtube Video link 👇
What makes OPERATION INFINITY revolutionary?
🔹 Dual-City Robotic Connectivity – Advanced robotic consoles in Chennai and Coimbatore are now seamlessly interconnected, enabling real-time collaboration between expert surgeons across cities.
🔹 AI-Powered Surgical Support – Intelligent platforms enhance precision, stability, predictive analytics, and decision-making during complex gastrointestinal and oncological procedures.
🔹 Greater Access to Expertise – Patients in regional centers can benefit from the collective expertise of GEM's leading surgical teams without the need for long-distance travel.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. C. Palanivelu, Chairman, GEM Hospital, said that the initiative represents the future of healthcare, where cutting-edge robotics, AI, and high-speed connectivity eliminate geographical barriers and bring world-class surgical expertise directly to patients.
Dr. P. Senthilnathan, Director, GEM Hospital Chennai, highlighted that the network will not only enhance surgical precision and patient safety but also create unprecedented opportunities for training young surgeons through live multi-city collaboration.
Dr. P. Praveen Raj, CEO & Joint Managing Director, GEM Hospital, described the project as a major milestone in modern clinical care, stating that OPERATION INFINITY embodies "one network, two cities, and infinite possibilities" for advanced surgical treatment.
The announcement was made during GEM TECHNOSURG 2026, held in Chennai on June 19–20, bringing together nearly 1,000 surgeons, innovators, and healthcare professionals from around the world to explore the latest advancements in robotics, artificial intelligence, and fluorescence-guided surgery.
With OPERATION INFINITY, GEM Hospital has demonstrated that geographical distance is no longer a barrier to accessing world-class surgical care, setting a new benchmark for the future of healthcare in India.
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