KNEE AND HIP REPLACEMENT SURGERIES WITH ROBOTIC SURGERY
Thanks to advances in medical technology, arthritis can now be treated with robotic surgery. Robotic surgery is a surgical robot system used in joint replacement surgery. It consists of a computer-controlled robotic arm and provides surgeons with a customized surgical experience based on patients’ individual diagnoses and anatomy. Robotic arthroplasty surgery minimizes the incisions made during surgery by providing more precise placement than traditional methods, which allows patients to return to normal life more quickly. Robotik cerrahi yönteminde, hastanın MR veya bilgisayarlı tomografi taramaları kullanılarak sanal 3 boyutlu bir model oluşturulur ve ameliyat öncesi hedef odaklı planlama yapılır, böylece en doğru cerrahi sonuca ulaşılır.

ADVANTAGES OF ROBOTIC SURGERY
Among the advantages offered by robotic surgery in knee and hip prosthesis surgeries, determining the customized prosthesis size and placing the prosthesis exactly anatomically has an important place. With robotic surgery, the surgeon can select the prosthesis size suitable for the anatomical structure of the patient before surgery and place this prosthesis in the most ideal position during surgery. First, patient-specific surgical planning is performed. Before surgery, a computed tomography scan of the knee or hip joint is performed and the results of this scan are used by the doctor to evaluate factors such as the patient’s bone structure, the severity of the disease, the alignment of the joint and the condition of the surrounding bone and soft tissues.

Instead of the standard incisions used in traditional methods, robotic surgery makes it possible to place prostheses with precision. Robotic surgery begins with a detailed preoperative imaging process that allows a 3D map of the patient’s knee or hip to be created. This allows the surgeon to place the prosthesis in the most appropriate position during surgery. Robotic surgery technology gives the surgeon sharp control during surgery, allowing the doctor to cut the bones and insert the prosthesis with less damage. Robotic knee treatment results in less tissue damage and blood loss, which can speed up the healing process and help the patient get back to normal sooner. In the long term, robotic surgery can improve a patient’s joint function and quality of life by improving the fit and durability of the prosthesis. This technology can be particularly effective in patients with advanced knee osteoarthritis and can minimize post-operative pain and complications. However, robotic knee treatment may not be suitable for every patient and may require surgeon evaluation. Robotic surgery provides real-time data to the surgeon during surgery, allowing him or her to assess the natural movement of the prosthesis and ligament balance, which prevents post-operative balance issues and numbness.

HIP REPLACEMENT SURGERY

Robotic Surgery in hip replacement surgery ensures that the prosthesis parts are placed into the bone without error. The size of the prosthesis, which is determined by preoperative tomography, is used individually during surgery. In this way, the prosthesis is placed in the bone at the most appropriate angle and position, preventing the problem of dislocation. Robotic Surgery allows the placement of prostheses through smaller incisions compared to standard surgical methods. In this way, normal tissues are less damaged and the healing time is shortened. Hospital stays are reduced and patients can return to their active lives more quickly.

Robotic Surgery treatment may be appropriate for the following conditions:

*Wear of articular cartilages and deformity of the knee
*Pain in the hip or knee joint that increases with activity and impaired sleep quality
*Limitation in joint movements

*Difficulty walking, shortened walking distance and loss of balance
*Pain complaints do not respond to rest, weight loss, physical therapy and medical treatments

It is important to consult a doctor to decide whether there is an appropriate treatment option for each patient.

BENEFITS OF ROBOTIC SURGERY IN KNEE AND HIP REPLACEMENT SURGERY

The advantages of Robotic Surgery in knee and hip replacement surgeries are as follows:

• Determining the most appropriate prosthesis size and placement with preoperative planning

• Accurate bone cutting during surgery

• Full restoration of the natural range of motion in the knee and hip

• High preservation of healthy bones and tissues

• Reduced length of hospital stay

• Less pain with smaller incision

• Faster recovery and return to active life