Delhi doctors give elderly man new lease of life with robot-assisted total knee replacement

The Central Institute of Orthopaedics CIO at VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital achieved a major milestone in advanced orthopaedic care with the successful completion of its first robotassisted Total Knee Replacement TKR thereby expanding the availability of technologyenabled surgical treatment within the public healthcare systemThe procedure was successfully performed on August 22 on a 75yearold economically disadvantaged male patient and was carried out completely free of cost under the Ayushman Bharat scheme at the Central Government hospitalThe introduction of robotassisted orthopaedic surgery at the Central Institute of Orthopaedics has been undertaken with the leadership support and encouragement of Dr Kavita Sharma Director VMMC ampamp Safdarjung Hospital The initiative is aimed at strengthening the hospitalrsquos capacity to provide advanced orthopaedic treatment using modern surgical technologyThe landmark procedure was performed under the clinical guidance of Prof Dr Sumit Sural Director of the Central Institute of Orthopaedics The surgical team was led by Dr Bhagwati Prasad Sharma Consultant Professor and Head of UnitThe orthopaedic team included Dr Bhagwati Prasad Sharma Dr Dhruve Maini and Dr Kartik Yadav The anaesthesia team was led by Dr Sushil Guria while operating theatre nursing staff Sister Rekha and Ritika and technical staff led by Vijender provided essential support during the procedureThe hospital said the successful surgery demonstrates its commitment to making advanced surgical technology accessible to patients from economically weaker sections Performing the procedure free of cost under the Ayushman Bharat framework also highlights the potential for sophisticated roboticassisted treatment to be integrated into public healthcareA key feature of the newly introduced robotic system is its upgradable platform which provides scope for expanding the range of robotassisted orthopaedic procedures at the Central Institute of OrthopaedicsAt present the platform can support procedures including Total Knee Replacement Partial Knee Replacement and Hip Joint Replacement With future technological and software upgrades the system may also support robotassisted spine surgery potentially broadening the range of advanced procedures available at the instituteRobotassisted surgery can enable detailed preoperative planning and precise surgical execution particularly in areas such as implant positioning and alignment The availability of the technology at CIO is expected to strengthen the hospitalrsquos ability to offer advanced orthopaedic procedures to patients in the futureThe hospital said that providing such technology within a Central Government institution under the Ayushman Bharat framework could help make advanced robotic orthopaedic care more accessible to economically weaker patients supporting the broader objective of equitable healthcare deliveryThe successful completion of the first robotassisted TKR marks an important step in the expansion of technologyenabled orthopaedic services at VMMC ampamp Safdarjung Hospital It also lays the foundation for the Central Institute of Orthopaedics to expand its roboticassisted surgical capabilities and offer a wider range of advanced procedures to patientsThe milestone represents a significant development for publicsector orthopaedic care bringing advanced robotic surgical technology into a government hospital while maintaining access for eligible patients through the Ayushman Bharat schemeThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever