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CMRI introduces Robot-assisted Knee Replacement in Eastern India…..

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News Stardom : Kolkata, 27th Feb 2021: CK Birla Hospitals -CMRI, introduces Robotic Ortho Surgery for the first time in Eastern India with the latest cutting-edge technology. This knee replacement technology is a solution to high end complicated replacement procedure which enables surgeons to deliver more predictable outcome along with increased accuracy.


In the lieu of modern era, robot-assisted surgery has become the state of the art technology which enables operating with enhanced precision and accuracy even in the rough case. CMRI conducted an insightful and engaging session on Robot-assisted knee replacement with their most skilled orthopaedic robotic surgeon Dr. Rakesh Rajput, director-Department of Orthopaedics, CMRI. Patients who underwent the surgery, walked the ramp along with people from world of art. These celebrities inspired & motivated the patients


Dr. Rakesh Rajput, the only orthopaedic surgeon trained in robotic procedures, performed a number of successful Robotics joint replacement surgery in Kolkata. He believes, “Robotic surgery integrates advanced computer technology with the experience intelligence to enable precision and accuracy at the minutest level, which leads to highly desirable results in the patient after the surgery.

It is a state of art technology which enables the surgeon to replace only the damaged part of the knee with absolute perfection, saving all the other normal structures of the joint. Patients can now receive treatments that enables fast recovery and quick discharge. Further, the Robotics-assisted system eliminates the possibilities of human error and ensures perfect alignment,

leading to the longevity of the joint implant. Robotics-assisted joint replacement surgery is extremely satisfying for the patients since it preserves all the natural structures of the joint and offers them a huge advantage of immediate recovery, early discharge and minimal blood loss. It is equally beneficial for the young people who intend to return to their active lifestyle sooner and elderly people who are at risk of undergoing a knee replacement.


The technological advancement in case of the robotic surgery which has minimized the risks and ensured better precision and accuracy at the minutest level, he said “We would like to focus more on the technological aspects as world is changing digitally, so we need to cope up with its innovative robust digital transformation. It would help us to manage orthopaedic care in an optimum level. Robot-assisted surgeries ensure quality diagnoses and lowers the risk of missed opportunities,

it would help us improve utilization and make care-delivery processes more effective. With robotics-assisted joint replacement, we are driving our leadership ahead and ensuring that we are at par with the world” said Dr. Rakesh Rajput.
The enriching session was focussed on patients like:


Prasanta Das, a 55 years old male patient, was delighted with the outcome of the surgery and is already walking and the road to recovery just 2 days after the surgery. “I thought a machine will operate on me! But that was not true at all. Dr Rakesh Rajput explained the system to me and told me that it’s a great opportunity that the most advanced technology is available right here in our home town.


Sadhana Pal, a 63 years old female patient who navigated through indescribable pain under the supervision of Dr. Rajput couldn’t contain her happiness of being able to walk freely post-surgery.
Sunita Seth, a 57 years old female patient, whose confidence, determination and will power saw her make a complete recovery under the able care of Dr Rajput. She thanked the doctor and says “the surgery is not expensive at all, thankfully. I am happy with fast discharge and now I am able to start slowly walking along with physiotherapy.”


Sova Samaddar, 63 years old, is now ready to take on life’s challenges without any fear or inhibitions and thanked Dr. Rajput for the dedicated care she received from Dr. Rajput.
Mihir Kumar Kar, 72 years old never gave up on his dreams of walking freely without any support with Dr. Rajput, being by his side. He thanked Dr. Rajput for giving him a second chance to walk without any hesitation.
CK Birla Hospitals, CMRI benchmarks itself as a centre of excellence in Orthopaedics, providing the best clinical treatment to the patients from across. “This has always been our vision.

We strongly believe that innovation and adoption of new technology are the touchstone of advancement of the healthcare industry. These initiatives have enabled us to save countless patients and to maintain our focus of providing continuous quality healthcare. This technology has been launched in India immediately after the western world and we are only the first hospital in the East India to adopt it successfully!” says Dr. Simardeep S Gill, COO, CK Birla Hospitals, Kolkata.

About CMRI (The Calcutta Medical Research Institute)
A multi-specialty hospital in Kolkata is the flagship hospital of the CK Birla Group of Hospitals. For over 50 years this hospital has been providing unmatched health care service to millions of patients from different parts of India and neighbouring countries. Based on three key principles Clinical Excellence, Ethical Conduct and Patient Centricity this hospital has several eminent physicians,

surgeons and health care providers of national and international repute. Apart from clinical excellence, patients experience care and empathy from internationally trained nurses which ensures holistic care for millions of patients who have come to us over the years.

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