Significant achievement in orthopaedics, Dr. Shekhar Srivastav performed live robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery at IAACON 2024
At the 20th Indian Arthroplasty Association Conference (IAACON 2024) in Bhubaneswar, Dr. Shekhar Srivastav, a renowned orthopaedic surgeon from New Delhi, performed a groundbreaking surgical procedure using robotics. During the live surgery, he showcased his remarkable expertise in total knee replacement (TKR) by operating a 56-year-old female patient suffering from severe deformity and chronic pain in her right knee.
Dr. Shekhar Srivastav from Sant Parmanand Hospital, Delhi, completed this breakthrough surgery in just 60 minutes without the use of a tourniquet on a patient who had been struggling with mobility for many years. Dr. Shekhar was massively applauded by the medical fraternity present at IAACON 2024. They believe that the procedure represents a significant advancement in orthopaedic surgery, offering unparalleled precision and efficiency.
The use of robotic technology allows for bone cuts to be made with submillimeter accuracy, ensuring that adjustments can be made during the surgery according to the patient’s unique anatomy and gap balancing is the colossal advantage of robotic-assisted TKR. The technology helps achieve ultimate precision, minimizes potential complications, and enhances recovery outcomes.
Dr. Shekhar Srivastav, who led the surgical team, commented on the procedure’s success, saying, “Robotic-assisted knee replacement is a game-changer for both patients and surgeons. It allows for extraordinary accuracy, which in turn results in better alignment, less pain post-surgery, and a quicker recovery for patients. The ability to make real-time adjustments during the surgery gives us the confidence that the results will be both precise and long-lasting.”
“The patient is expected to have a much faster recovery due to the minimally invasive nature of the procedure and the elimination of the need for a tourniquet, which often contributes to post-operative discomfort,” Dr. Shekhar added.
This successful surgery by Dr. Shekhar Srivastav marks an important step forward in the adoption of robotic technology in orthopaedics, offering patients in the region access to cutting-edge medical care that promises better outcomes and quicker recovery times.
