The procedure was performed with technology from the only robotic arm of its kind in the entire Caribbean, which helps patients with knee and hip discomfort.
This method contributes to a faster recovery of the patient compared to traditional techniques or techniques.
Puerto Rican Orthopedic Center at UPR Dr. Federico Trilla Hospital in Carolina made history by performing the first knee replacement surgery using technology robótica Mako SmartRobotics.
This robot, unique to Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, is used to perform knee and hip replacement surgeries. technology It benefits the patient by facilitating a faster recovery.
“I am extremely proud and honored to be able to carry out this historic intervention, a first in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, using the Mako robot. This technology allows us to develop a customized pre-operative plan,” said Dr. Antonio Otero Lopez, Director of the Orthopedic Program at the College of Medicine, a Hip and knee specialist.
The robot records the information from the CT scan and the patient’s anatomy, then the surgeon analyzes it and makes the necessary adjustments, then the robotic arm makes the incisions along with the surgeon, helping the specialists to perform the single replacement surgery. According to the patient’s need.
else The feature behind this innovative intervention The point is that releasing and dissecting the soft tissues less often gives the patient a chance to recover faster and less painfully.
This should translate into greater patient satisfaction, who will have a shorter hospital stay and more effective and successful rehabilitation, the specialist emphasized.
On her part, Liliza Sanchez, Executive Director of the Universal Periodic Review of Dr. Federico Trilla congratulated “the exceptional surgical team responsible for this historic operation. This team is Sample of excellent employees The operating room in which our hospital is located.
Now Promotes Puerto Rico Orthopedic Center Advance with this millionaire technology, unique in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, accompanied by the best medical faculty who are 100% board certified and trained in the use of this advanced equipment.
This event initiates a new era within the institution and orthopedic program at the Medical Sciences Campus, as the use of this technology allows us to present shorter patients and recover faster, while benefiting from their quality of life, allowing them to return to their daily activities faster.
According to Dr. Richard Valentin Blasini, who specializes in hip and knee replacement at UPR-Dr. Federico Trilla, “This technology comes to revolutionize the treatment of patients with knee and hip discomfort, as the precision it provides contributes to a better implant fit. This way better results can be obtained for our patients.”
For those interested in obtaining more information about this innovative technology and its advantages when having knee replacement surgery, or you can contact the Puerto Rican Orthopedic Center of UPR-Dr. Federico Trilla at 787-625-1015 to coordinate your appointment.
Positive effect on residents in orthopedic surgery UPR
technology Mako SmartRobotics also includes benefits for residents of the orthopedic program at the University of Puerto Rico’s Medical Sciences campus, as it will allow them to be trained to operate the equipment.
“As a hospital-academic, the administration and medical school trained in the use of this technology is committed to training future generations of orthopedic surgeons in robotic surgery and advanced technology, without having to leave Puerto Rico,” said the CEO.
Dr. Carlos Fernandez Sivri, Medical Director of UPR-Dr. Federico Trilla that: “We are the first hospital in Puerto Rico to have this technology. I feel very proud to be the medical director of the first hospital institution on the island which is of such great benefit to our patients”.