Bengaluru Hospital Adopts Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery

SPARSH hospital has introduced Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery for Joint Replacement with many other technologies and digital transformation initiatives.
Dr Sharan Shivaraj Patil, chairman of SPARSH Hospital, said, “The cutting-edge technology helps in precision and faster recovery for patients. The technology-assisted procedures unquestionably offer more precision and accuracy as compared to conventional manual surgeries. Over the last decade, technologies such as advanced imaging, robotics, and artificial intelligence have played a key role in enhancing the standard of care and making surgical science more precise.”
The newly introduced Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology allows surgeons to reproduce precise bone cuts every time, first on a virtual 3D model and then in the operation theatre. In case of a knee or hip surgery, Mako System’s software helps create a 3D model of the diseased joint based on the patient’s CT scan. The software then allows the creation of a personalised virtual surgical plan for each patient, based on their specific disease condition. This planning helps to decide the most accurate bone cuts and alignment of implants. The technology, with data analytics, allows the surgeon to modify the plan during the surgery if required. Once the plan is locked, the Mako System assists the surgeon in executing the bone cuts in the operation theatre. Dr Ashwath Narayan CN, Minister of Higher Education, said, “As the IT capital of the country, Bengaluru has been a leader in introducing and implementing technology-driven solutions that have transformed people’s lives. In the field of healthcare, technology has the potential to improve care quality and create easier accessibility. We need more initiatives like this that can help Bengaluru become a sought-after destination for advanced medical procedures.”