Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, introduced the world-renowned Mako Robotic System in September 2024, making it the first hospital in the city to offer comprehensive robotic-assisted joint replacements. Unlike many systems that are limited to knees alone, the Mako platform at Amrita is capable of performing robotic-assisted total knee, partial knee, and total hip replacements.
Another element setting Amrita apart is that its robotic program is led by Dr Sahil Gaba, Head of Arthroplasty and Robotic Surgery, who is India’s first orthopedic surgeon to complete a UK-based fellowship in robotic hip and knee surgery. Under his leadership, the hospital has already performed more than 100 robotic joint replacement surgeries.
“Robotics represent a paradigm shift in joint replacement. With the Mako system, we can tailor each surgery to the patient’s unique anatomy, fine-tune ligament balance, and achieve highly accurate alignment,” said Dr Gaba.
“The result is a joint that feels more natural, with less pain, quicker mobility, and faster return to daily life. At Amrita, we combine global technology with ethical practice and affordability—bringing world-class care to our patients.”
I feel like I’ve regained not just my mobility but my independence. The confidence this has given me is beyond words.
Surender Pal Lamba, 74-year-old patient
For patients, the results are transformative. Surender Pal Lamba, a 74-year-old Faridabad resident, underwent a robotic-assisted knee replacement at Amrita.
“Before surgery, even short walks were agonising. Just days after my procedure, I was walking without support. I feel like I’ve regained not just my mobility but my independence. The confidence this has given me is beyond words,” he shared.
The benefits of robotic surgery, supported by international clinical studies, include:
- Less soft tissue damage and improved bone cut accuracy
- Better leg alignment and deformity correction
- Reduced post-operative pain and swelling
- Faster return to walking without assistance
- More natural joint function through precision in ligament balancing
The field of joint replacement has witnessed a remarkable evolution over the last six decades—from early implant designs to advanced metallurgy, from manual procedures to computer-assisted surgery in the 1990s. The global adoption of robotic technology since 2016 has now redefined precision in orthopedic care, improving patient outcomes and recovery.
With its cutting-edge robotic program, Amrita Hospital reinforces its role as a frontrunner in such advanced healthcare—delivering global standards of surgical precision while ensuring treatment remains accessible and affordable.
