Robotic Assisted Surgery for Joint Replacement=

According to Dr Vaibhav Bagaria, HOD Orthopedics Department at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai improved implant design and newer technology like robotic assisted surgeries are giving an improved quality of life to patients. Close to 400 robotics assisted knee replacement surgeries done, Dr Bagaria has explained some of the most common questions that patients have in their mind.

Q.1 How is Robotic Knee Replacement Different from Traditional Knee Replacement? 

Ans: Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery is a robotic assisted surgical procedure in which with the help of your surgeon’s skill and robotic intelligence, only the defective part of the joint is implanted with complete precision planning, 3D mapping and conformation of the joint. 

Q 2. What are the benefits of Robotic Joint Replacement Surgery?

Ans: Robotic Joints Robotic surgery has significant advantages such as small incision, minimal bleeding, complete accuracy of the joint, and quick recovery. 

Q 3. How Pre-Operative Plan With Robotic Knee Replacement Works

Ans: Pre-operative plan means that a 3D map of the patient’s joint is prepared on the computer screen, with the help of robotic intelligence and the skill of the surgeon. The design is prepared, and further operations are performed by the robot on the directions of the surgeon. 

Q 4. How long does the surgery take?

Ans: Robotic surgery takes the same time as conventional surgery, about 45 mins to 1 hr.

Q 5 What can I expect after my surgery through Robot ?

Ans: You can do all the physical activities of your daily life painlessly like walking, running, bicycling / bike riding, car driving, climbing etc.

Q 6 – How robot works.

Ans: Computer assistance is used to collect the unique shape and motion of your knee to virtually plan the procedure. Robotic assistance is used to accurately perform the procedure. The extra layer of planning and precision provided by the CORI Robotic system aims to ensure the procedure is performed exactly as your surgeon intends. The system does not perform the procedure; rather it assists your surgeon by providing accuracy and precision – crucial to the success of the surgery.

Q 7 Does robotic surgery cause pain after the operation? 

ANS – After robotic surgery, there may be pain for some time which is reduced with physiotherapy and medicines prescribed by your surgeon. There is complete relief in pain in a few months (time)

 Q 8 – Can robotic surgery be done in all patients? 

ANS- All patients who have Osteoarthritis can avail Robotic surgery based on the evaluation of the joints done by your surgeon.