North West Private Hospital unveils new surgical robot

Michelle Hogan, a 56-year old hairdresser was the first to benefit from the device, undergoing a knee replacement after suffering from pain for more than three years. Ms Hogan had been forced to reduce her work hours and stop exercising due to constant pain, which had not responded to conservative measures such as anti-inflammatories, physiotherapy and injections.

Dr Mark Dekkers performed Ms Hogan's knee replacement utilising the new Velys device.

"The addition of robotics is a game changer in total knee replacement surgery," Dr Dekkers said.

"The Velys robot is designed to allow surgeons to precisely preform a total knee replacement and accurately balance soft tissue which can enhance a more pain free and quicker recovery and can also reduce operating time."

Equipped with advanced cameras and optical trackers, the new robot assists surgeons by gathering patient anatomy data in real time. The robot is designed to aid the surgeon as they plan for and execute precise procedures tailored to a patient's specific anatomy.

North West Private Hospital CEO, Kelly Grant, said "We're excited to introduce this new surgical robot to North West Private Hospital. We're committed to offering patients leading surgical technology that's designed to improve patient experience and outcomes."