The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (ROH) celebrates a new milestone after successfully completing 750 robot-assisted surgeries using the Mako® robot.
Prof Ed Davis, Consultant Arthroplasty Surgeon and Clinical Service Lead for Arthroplasty, comments: “Reaching 750 robot-assisted surgeries with the MAKO® robot is a fantastic milestone and a reflection of our team’s dedication to delivering cutting-edge care. However, this is part of a much longer journey. At the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, we’ve been at the forefront of computer-assisted surgery for nearly two decades, and I’ve personally been performing technology-assisted hip and knee replacements throughout that time.
“We now have multiple robotic systems in place and continue to lead internationally—not just in surgical delivery, but also in generating robust evidence to guide the future of robotic surgery. Our RACER trials, conducted in collaboration with Warwick Clinical Trials Unit and funded by over £3 million from the NIHR, represent two of the largest randomised controlled trials ever run in this field. This commitment to both innovation and high-quality research cements our role as global leaders in the evolution of orthopaedic robotics."
The advanced Stryker Mako® robotic-arm assisted surgery transforms the way joint replacement surgery is performed, enabling the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital’s team of highly-trained surgeons to operate with even more accuracy.
A Stryker representative added: “750 patients have now benefitted from Mako® technology at ROH and Stryker have been delighted to support these cases and work closely with the surgeons and teams involved to achieve this milestone.
Congratulations to all involved, and we look forward to celebrating the next milestone."
ROH has been pioneering care in the field of orthopaedics since its inception and was the first NHS hospital to offer this highly advanced robotic technology in the UK.
This technology provides patients with a personalised surgical experience based on their specific diagnosis and anatomy. Mako® uses 3D technology to allow surgeons to create each patient’s surgical plan pre-operatively. During surgery, the plan can be confirmed and necessary adjustments made while guiding the robotic-arm to execute that plan.
