Robotic Joint Replacement Surgery performed for the first time in Trichy
Tiruchirappalli, Jan 2020: Dr. Mukesh G Mohan, Chief Orthopedic Surgeon and Director at MaxCare Hospital performed the first successful Robotics joint replacement surgery in Trichy today on a 62 years old patient with severe Osteoarthritis induced knee pain using NAVIO Robotics Surgical System, the latest Robotic intervention in joint replacement.
Robotics-assisted surgery enables the surgeon to operate with enhanced precision, dexterity and control even during the most complex procedures and ensures lesser bone removal, preserves natural anatomy and facilitates better post-operative outcomes for the patient (including better pain-free range of motion and faster rehabilitation to return to normal and active lifestyle).
Dr. Mukesh Mohan said, “Robotic surgery integrates advanced computer technology with the experience of the skilled surgeons. The surgeon uses intuitive robotics assisted controls and intelligence to enable precision and accuracy at the minutest level, which leads to highly desirable results in the patient after the surgery. NAVIO which is a state of art technology enables the surgeon to replace only the damaged part of the knee to absolute perfection, saving all the other normal structures of the joint. Patients can now receive treatment in a manner similar to day-care surgeries. Further, the Robotics-assisted system eliminates the possibilities of human error and ensures perfect alignment, leading to the longevity of the joint implant. Robotics-assisted joint replacement surgery is extremely satisfying for the patients since it preserves all the natural structures of the joint and offers them a huge advantage of immediate recovery, early discharge and minimal blood loss. It is equally beneficial for the young people who intend to return to their active lifestyle sooner and elderly people who are at risk of undergoing a knee replacement.”
The patient, Mrs Sharanya S, was delighted with the outcome of the surgery and is already walking and the road to recovery just 2 days after hr surgery. “I thought a machine will operate on me! But that was not true at all. Dr Mukesh Mohan explained the system to me and told me that it’s a great opportunity that the most advanced technology is available right here in our home town. I didn’t have to go anywhere for it. The surgery is not expensive at all, thankfully. I was happy to be discharged on the second day and now I am able to start slowly walking along with physiotherapy.”
“With Robotics-assisted joint replacement, we are driving our leadership ahead and ensuring that we are at par with the world. Max Care Hospital benchmarks itself as a centre of excellence in Orthopedics treating patients from all across the world. This has always been my vision. This technology has been launched in India immediately after the US and we are only the second Hopsital in Tamil Nadu to adopt it successfully!” Dr. Mukesh Mohan.
