April 16, 2024
Written by Ishika Kumar
The ceremony began with Kapil Dev addressing the crowd and thanking Manipal Hospitals for its pioneering efforts in introducing advanced robotic technology in orthopedic surgery.
Considering that around 30% of India's population deals with knee-related problems, the potential of robot-assisted surgery, which boasts a success rate of 98%, holds promise for long-lasting joint replacements over traditional methods. It gives rise to unknown expectations.
Mr. Kapil Dev pointed out the similarities between innovations in the field of sports and healthcare technology, highlighting the importance of quick recovery and minimal discomfort as the needs of the time for orthopedic patients, and He praised the potential of robot-assisted surgery to facilitate a reliable return to a healthy lifestyle.
Dr. Sinukumar Bhaskaran, an authority on adult joint replacement and robotic arthroplasty at Manipal Hospital, says the accuracy and safety features of this technology make his work, and that of several other surgeons, much more precise. I explained that.
In a conversation with Pune Pulse, when asked about the 2% chance of so-called robot error itself, he said that since all the information about the patient is entered into the machine, a completely accurate result can always be expected. he answered. Sometimes they act as more than just an assistant and are able to perform the entire surgery perfectly. However, patients and people need medical supervision to trust themselves.
