Bhubaneswar, 25/04/2025: AIIMS Bhubaneswar has achieved a significant milestone with the introduction of its state-of-the-art Robotic Knee Replacement facility. This marks the first-ever robotic knee replacement procedure in the government sector of Odisha and Eastern India, setting a new standard for advanced medical care in the region.
In a ground-breaking surgery, the Department of Orthopaedics at AIIMS successfully performed the first Robotic Knee Replacement on a 66-year-old female patient. The procedure, which was carried out with precision and cutting-edge technology, went smoothly, and the patient is now in stable condition following the operation, said AIIMS Bhubaneswar Executive Director, Dr. Ashutosh Biswas.
Dr. Biswas expressed his congratulations to the entire Orthopaedics team for their success in performing this landmark procedure. He emphasised the significance of the robotic surgery facility, highlighting that it ensures access to advanced healthcare services for all segments of society.
“With the introduction of robotic services, AIIMS Bhubaneswar has made Robo-assisted surgeries accessible to patients across all social strata,” Dr. Biswas stated.
AIIMS Bhubaneswar’s robotic knee replacement surgery represents a leap forward, with the added benefit of precision offered by robotic assistance. This technology minimizes the risks of human error and improves surgical outcomes by providing real-time feedback and allowing the surgeon to execute complex steps more accurately, said Orthopaedics department HoD Dr. Dr. Bishnu Prasad Patra.
In addition to improving surgical precision, the introduction of this technology also comes as a boon for the patients supported by government initiatives. The Ayushman Bharat scheme, which provides free knee replacement surgeries to eligible patients, has further expanded access to life-changing treatments, added Dr. Patro.
Along with Executive Director Dr. Biswas, Medical Superintendent Dr. Dillip Kumar Parida, HoD Orthopaedics Dr Patro, Dr. Sujit Tripathy, Dr. Gurudip Das, Dr. Meganath V Pawar and others were present on the occasion. Traditional knee replacement procedures involved the use of jigs and cutting blocks, which, while effective, carried a potential for human error, particularly in complex cases involving severe deformities, previous surgeries, or advanced arthritis.
