** Shares of surgical robotics firm SS Innovations SSII.O rise 1.4% to $4.98
** Co says regulators in Colombia, Oman, Sri Lanka and Kenya cleared its SSi Mantra system, allowing sales in four new markets
** SSi Mantra is a robotic surgery system that helps doctors perform operations through small cuts using robot-controlled instruments, which can improve precision and recovery time - SSII
** Co says the approvals lift the number of countries where SSi Mantra can be marketed to 11, including India and the UAE
** Adds the system has been used in nearly 8,000 surgeries with 168 units installed globally
** Co says it expects a U.S. FDA decision by mid-2026 and is seeking EU clearance
** Shares fell ~28% in 2025
(Reporting by Sahil Pandey in Bengaluru)
((Sahil.Pandey@thomsonreuters.com))