Pune: In an effort to move towards enhancing surgical precision and patient care, Medicover Hospital Bhosari has unveiled the introduction of robotic-assisted surgeries for knee replacements. This innovative approach marks a significant milestone in the field of orthopedic surgery, promising improved outcomes and quicker recovery times for patients.
Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) is one such advancement that provides surgeons with the ability to perform complex surgical procedures, and yet achieve highest possible precision.
Robotic intervention gives more flexibility and control than it was possible in traditional techniques like open surgery.
Robotic-assisted surgery offers unmatched precision and personalized treatment plans for knee replacements. By combining technology with expertise, we minimize complications and optimize outcomes. – Dr. Rahul D Gagare, Consultant Orthopaedic, Robotic Joint Replacement Arthroscopy and sports medicine surgeon, Medicover Hospital Bhosari.
The process of RAS combines artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and the surgeon’s mind to achieve near perfect results. The surgeon creates a 3D representation of the unique anatomy of a knee with a pre-operative CT scan. The surgeon uses knee anatomy information to determine the correct size and position of the implant and creates a surgery plan unique to the anatomy of the patient.
The Robotic system does not perform the procedure by itself, but it has a robotic arm that is controlled by the surgeon and it assists the surgeon by providing accuracy and precision in performing bone cuts which is crucial to the success of the surgery and longevity of the implants.
The extra layer of planning and precision provided with the help of the Robotic surgical system aims to ensure there is reduced blood loss and bone loss keeping the bone and soft tissues of the knee joint in a good condition. This ultimately results in less post-operative pain and faster recovery with shorter hospitalization.
Indian healthcare setup will progress with the adoption of innovative solutions like RAS; techniques and technologies that enable superior medical care to achieve better outcome. The fraternity of robotic surgeons in the country is increasing, and it is believed that there are hundreds of specialist surgeons who use robotic tools to operate and treat their patients
