Bengaluru's Fortis Hospital Conducts Advanced VELYS Robotic Knee Surgery
The surgery proved to be life-changing, enabling her to walk with support as early as the second day post-operation.
Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, has successfully conducted a Bilateral Total Knee Replacement using the advanced VELYS Robotic Technology on a 63-year-old woman.
The woman, Mrs Zamzam, had been struggling with bilateral knee osteoarthritis for five years. The surgery took place under the supervision of Dr Narayan Hulse, Principal Director of Orthopaedics.
Commenting on the development, he said, “Since the introduction of VELYS robot-assisted technology for joint and knee replacements at Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, we have successfully completed over 150 surgeries in just four months and over 2000 using other robot-aided systems. The outcomes have been very encouraging as patients are experiencing less pain, faster recovery and improved accuracy in implant placement. ”
The patient had endured severe knee pain for years, with her condition progressively worsening to the point where even standing and walking became extremely difficult. She also suffered from lower back issues with radiating pain down her left leg, further affecting her mobility and quality of life.
The surgery proved to be life-changing, enabling her to walk with support as early as the second day post-operation.
Akshay Oleti, Business Head, Fortis Hospitals Bengaluru, also stated, “By offering minimally invasive, precision-led joint replacements, we aim to reduce recovery time, improve surgical outcomes, and ultimately improve the quality of life for our patients. Being the only hospital in Bengaluru to offer this technology, we are proud to lead the way in next-gen orthopaedic care.”
Recently, Fortis Healthcare launched the Fortis Institute of Genomic Medicine, an initiative to transform patient care.
Supported by Fortis’ clinical infrastructure and Agilus Diagnostics’ expansive national network, the genomic institute will integrate a team of medical professionals, including specialists in molecular hematology, oncology, neurology, pediatrics, and pathology, along with genomic scientists, bioinformaticians, and AI engineers.
