by Suman Gupta
(This cutting-edge robot is the newest technology designed to handle knee, hip, and partial knee replacements, and it holds the distinction of being the first of its kind in South Mumbai.)
Mumbai, October 12, 2023 – Marking World Arthritis Day, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central, is proud to announce the clinical debut of the cutting-edge Robotic Arm-assisted System. This groundbreaking technology promises to redefine the standards of precision and patient care in the realm of knee and hip replacement surgery.
Wockhardt Hospitals in South Mumbai proudly introduces the Stryker Mako Robot, a cutting-edge technology for hip and knee replacements, making them the exclusive provider in the region. What sets the Mako Robot apart are its three key benefits: precision, as it uses CT images for detailed joint planning; safety, offering surgeons high control and safety through haptic feedback; and faster recovery, thanks to a surgical technique that minimizes impact on muscles and tissues. This innovative addition aims to enhance patient care and outcomes at Wockhardt Hospitals.
The inaugural procedures employing the Stryker Mako system have witnessed success under Dr. Dermot Collopy, Consultant at St John of God Private Hospital, Perth, Australia was present to train surgeons for a seamless deployment of this cutting-edge system at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai central. Dr. Collopy along with our surgeons performed joint replacement surgeries for two patients with Mako Robotic arm-assisted surgery system for the first time in South Mumbai.
The Mako Smart RoboticsTM is known for its safety and precision in knee and hip replacement surgery, ensuring precise bone cuts while preserving healthy bone and soft tissue. Studies have shown patients experience less post-operative pain, faster recovery, shorter hospital stays, minimal blood loss, and smaller scars, making it a top choice for orthopedic procedures across the world. A key feature includes its Accustoptm haptic feedback technology which ensures the surgeon remains within the virtual boundaries created thus allowing most accurate bone cuts , positioning of implants and soft tissue preservation.
With a largest global install base with over 1500+ systems worldwide, over 1 million successful procedures worldwide and more than 350 peer review publication the Mako Robotic Arm-assisted surgery System is one of the world leader in hard tissue robotics. Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central, takes pride in leading the charge by introducing this transformative technology to South Bombay, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to delivering top-tier care and innovation to its patients.
Commending the introduction of Mako Robotic-Arm, Zahabiya Khorakiwala, Managing Director of Wockhardt Hospitals, said, “This step underscores our commitment to continuously improve patient outcomes through introduction of cutting-edge technology. Along with our highly skilled surgical team and comprehensive post-operative & rehab care capabilities, the Mako Robotic-Arm assisted technology enables Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central to bring the best healthcare to its patients and truly become the centre of excellence in Bone & Joint care. ”
With this clinical launch, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central aims to perform most of knee and joint surgeries using the world-class Stryker Mako robotic arm-assisted surgical system.
