Hillel Yaffe Medical Center's Orthopedics Division has recently begun using an innovative robotic system for total knee replacement, partial knee replacement and hip replacement surgeries. The system is based on 3D imaging performed prior to surgery, making it more precise than other systems that rely on acquiring reference points during surgery itself. Mako enables the surgeon to plan the surgery in advance precisely, with maximum adaptation of the prosthesis to the patient's unique anatomy. Additionally, the technology enables complete surgeon control throughout all stages of the surgery, providing real-time feedback on positioning of the implant and cutting precision.
“Much like GPS navigation in a car, the Mako robot is equipped with an advanced navigation system. Before surgery, a CT scan is used to create an accurate 3D map of the joint. The surgeon uses this map to plan the surgery optimally. During the surgery itself, the robot assists the surgeon in implanting the new joint in the most precise location, according to the plan,” said Dr. Snir Heller, Joint Replacement Unit Director at Hillel Yaffe Medical Center.
Knee replacement surgery with the innovative robot at Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
“Thanks to the robot's precision, the incisions and damage to tissue surrounding the joint are smaller than with regular surgery, so recovery may also be faster,” added Dr. Heller.
This innovative technology also helps in partial knee replacement, where only the damaged part of the knee is replaced instead of the entire joint. The advantages of partial replacement include preservation of healthy tissue and bone, reduced blood loss during surgery, a smaller scar, a more natural feeling knee, and faster rehabilitation than after undergoing total replacement.
The use of the Mako robot in partial knee replacement surgeries enables precise planning of implant size and angle, accurate bone cutting only in the required area, and optimal balancing of the knee ligaments.
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