Many people think of the term robotic surgery in the wrong manner due to a lack of knowledge and get confused about which one is better robotic knee replacement v/s conventional knee replacement. Robotic knee surgery does not mean that doctors are replaced by robots for surgery, it actually means that the surgery is done by doctors with the help of robotic arms or tools. Doctors control robotic arms through computers and make the surgery successful. On the other hand, conventional knee surgery is surgery in which no advanced technology is used, doctors perform the surgery with their regular tools with no AI assistance.
However robotic technology used in surgery is more beneficial from the the point of view of both doctors and patients. According to a recent year’s study, this is noticed that number of patients for knee surgery increased year by year and most of them choose robotic knee replacement instead of conventional knee replacement, there are many reasons why most doctors suggest robotic surgery and why most of the patients choose it.
Why Choose a Robotic Knee Replacement?
Robotic knee replacement is a surgery with a futuristic vision that is performed with the assistance of AI. AI analyses the proper bone structure makes 3D vision analyze the damaged tissues or bones and then works with a 3D point of view. This assistance leads to better efficiency, perfection, and outcomes and makes the surgery worth it for both patients as well as doctors. There are many other reasons to choose robotic knee replacement such as:-
1) This surgery gives long-term advantages to the patient as the outcomes of this surgery are far better than conventional knee replacement.
2) Patients recover in less time and can use their knees in comparatively less time.
3) No need to visit the doctor again and again and there is a shorter hospitalization.
4) There is a low risk of infections.
5) There is less chance of failure or future obstacles.
6) This is cost-friendly as the results are far better than conventional surgery.
7) Robotic technology analyses the structure of a patient’s bones, joints, and ligaments which will result in better efficiency and less stress on ligaments.
8) Surgery takes less time with the help of robotic arms.
9) Patents can enjoy more flexibility, control, and precession as compared to conventional knee replacement results.
10) There is less chance of mistakes and results are more accurate.
Drawbacks of conventional knee replacement.
1) There is more risk of failure.
2) A longer period of hospitalization is required and patients have to visit the doctor again and again for regular checkups.
3) More time is taken for recovery as compared to robotic knee replacement.
4) There is more risk of damaging soft tissues, skin, or ligaments.
5) There is difficulty in analyzing the structure of the patient’s joint and it can become a little difficult for the surgeon to maintain accuracy and complete the surgery
less time.
6) There is a lower success rate as compared to a robotic knee replacement.
Cost of robotic knee replacement and conventional knee replacement
There is no huge difference in cost between robotic and conventional knee replacement surgery in India, as both knee replacement costs depend on various factors. Compared to other western countries knee replacement surgery is quite cheaper in India. A robotic knee replacement is the best option for a patient at this time because it is more cost-friendly, time-friendly, and accurate and gives better results to the patient.