Robotic Surgery Boosts Precision in Knee Replacement Procedures

RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Advances in robotic-assisted surgery are reshaping orthopedic care, particularly in total knee replacement (TKR) procedures, where precision and patient recovery are critical.

Specialists highlight that robotic systems serve as tools to enhance surgical accuracy, helping doctors tailor operations to each patient’s unique anatomy. Orthopedic surgeon Made Yudi Mahardika explained that robotics does not replace surgeons but empowers them.

“It’s not the robot doing the work for us, but technology enabling doctors to make more precise cuts. Every patient’s anatomy is different, and this system helps us adjust during surgery,” he told the Orthovolution Symposium 2026 in Jakarta on Saturday, June 6, 2026, as quoted by Antara.

Yudi noted that robotic systems used in knee replacement can map a patient’s anatomy directly in the operating room without requiring a CT scan beforehand. This real-time mapping allows surgeons to position and move implants in ways that closely replicate the natural function of the knee.

Orthopedic professor Andri Lubis emphasized that surgical success depends not only on technology but also on multidisciplinary collaboration. “Anesthesiologists, surgeons, and rehabilitation teams must coordinate before the procedure to ensure patients achieve optimal outcomes,” he explained.

Anesthesiologist Fransisca Dewi Kumala added that protocols such as Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) play a vital role in speeding up recovery. “We manage pain using a combination of medications and nerve block techniques so patients can begin mobilizing sooner after surgery,” she said.

Knee osteoarthritis remains one of the leading causes of mobility decline among older adults. In severe cases where conservative treatments fail, total knee replacement becomes a key option. Experts agree that robotic systems improve accuracy and patient comfort, though surgical methods must always be tailored to individual clinical conditions.

Siloam Hospitals Mampang is among the facilities in Indonesia already applying robotic technology for knee replacement. The hospital uses the VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution, an imageless system that eliminates the need for CT scans and maps knee anatomy directly in the operating room, enabling surgeons to plan and execute procedures with higher precision.

This integration of robotics into orthopedic surgery reflects a broader trend in healthcare innovation--combining advanced technology with medical expertise to deliver safer, more effective, and patient-centered care. ***