Gauhati Medical College Achieves Milestone With Assam's First Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery

GUWAHATI: In a landmark achievement, Gauhati Medical College has conducted Assam's first-ever robot-assisted knee replacement surgery, elevating the state's medical standards to a new high. This pioneering surgery is a reflection of the institution's dedication to embracing the latest technology in the field of medicine.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed about the successful surgery on X, describing the development of medical technology in the state. The advent of robotic surgery is expected to strengthen the healthcare facilities in Assam, providing patients with access to sophisticated treatment technologies that were lacking earlier.

Founded in 1960, Gauhati Medical College has been the pioneer in medical education and health care services in Assam. The college has made a lot of progress over the years, such as the opening of a new block of radiation oncology in 2021 that includes a topotherapy machine—the first in any medical college in the country.

Despite the success of conventional knee replacement surgeries, nearly 25% of the 210,000 surgeries performed annually in India result in patient dissatisfaction due to lingering pain and limited mobility. This translates to nearly 50,000 patients with impaired lifestyles, and therefore better surgical techniques are required.

Robotic knee replacement surgery is turning out to be the answer to all these problems. With robotics and self-learning artificial intelligence, this new technique directs surgeons towards more accuracy and precision in performing surgeries. Robotic technology is not a replacement for the surgeon but enhances the surgical process with less human error and tolerance of challenging patient conditions.

The robot constructs a 4D real-time model of the knee joint and enables patient-specific planning without the necessity for pre-operative MRIs or CT scans. It ensures optimal fixation and alignment of implants, which result in more enduring outcomes.

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