Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery
Velys Robotic System
What is robotic Knee Replacement surgery?
Robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery is an alternative to the conventional knee replacement procedure. It is performed using the robotic-arm which allows the surgeon to precisely perform the surgery as compared to traditional surgery.
Who does the surgery in robotic knee replacement procedure
With robotic surgery, the surgeon is always the one in control, but the robot acts as a high-tech assistant to help them take the cuts precisely and position the implants accurately. The role of surgeon and robot is summarised in the table below.
Velys robotic system with the robotic arm.
Table summarizes the surgeon’s and robot’s role in Robotic Assisted Knee Replacement Surgery.
What are the advantages of robotic surgery?
Robotic surgery offers quite a few advantages compared with traditional open surgery methods, including:
Improved surgical precision
Better implant positioning, which equals a more natural feeling implant
Better stability and better knee function
Less blood loss
Less healthy bone loss
Shorter hospital stay
Less pain during recovery
Faster return to regular activities
How Velys robotic system is unique when compared to other robotic systems?
The velys robotic system has the following advantages compared to other robotic systems available in the market currently.
CT scan not required – No risk of CT radiation.
Pre surgery imaging is not required - cost and time saving.
Cuts with the robotic saw are smooth (unlike cuts taken by a burr).
Ligament tension is quantified – helps in accurate balancing.
Making corrections and recuts are easy and accurate.
Surgeon uses the robotic arm to take precise bone cuts.
Adjustments are made in implant position by the surgeon using the PROADJUST software. Robot helps in positioning the implant accurately as per the surgeon’s plan.
What is the role of Robot in Knee Replacement Surgery?
Robotic surgery offers many benefits to patients compared to conventional surgery,including :
a) High degree of accuracy and precision
b) Better aligned and balanced knee
c) Implant feels more natural
d) Less blood losse) Shorter hospitalization
f) Reduced pain and discomfort
g) Faster recovery to normal activities.
h) Higher Patient Satisfaction