Foreword
Individuals Are the Industry
In today’s world of hurricane speed development and adoption of technology, we often attribute progress to platforms, corporations, or systems. Yet, with the benefit of long perspective, one realizes that true progress in medicine is almost always driven by individuals by their vision, discipline, and quiet perseverance. Industries may scale ideas, but ideas are born in people.
Dr.Sanjiv Haribhakti is one such individual.
I have had the privilege of observing his professional journey for the past over 3 decades since his residency days. Over the years, what has consistently stood out is not merely his technical competence, but his passion for innovation, sheer diligence and intellectual honesty. Through sustained effort, curiosity, and an uncompromising work ethic, he has grown into a leading authority in the discipline of gastrointestinal surgery, a respected academician, and a thoughtful entrepreneur. Achieving this balance particularly while working in the private sector, where academic pursuits are often sidelined speaks volumes about his clarity of purpose and commitment to surgical education.
Dr. Mahendra Bhandari
Dr. Mahendra Bhandari is a globally respected urologist, kidney transplant surgeon, and pioneer of robotic surgery, with over five decades of impact across India and the United States. He has been instrumental in advancing robotic surgery education, research, and global data science through his work at Henry Ford Hospital and the Vattikuti Foundation. In India, he held key leadership roles including Vice Chancellor of King George’s Medical University and Director of SGPGI, and established the state’s first kidney transplant program. An accomplished academic and mentor, he has authored over 220 publications and trained generations of surgeons worldwide. His contributions have been recognized with the Padma Shri and numerous national and international honors.