Prashanth Hospitals completes 500 robotic knee surgeries using 4th Gen Velys system

Prashanth Hospitals has completed over 500 successful robotic-assisted knee replacement surgeries using the advanced 4th Generation Velys Robotic System. This marks a major step in precision-driven joint care at a time when knee arthritis is affecting millions across the country. The announcement was made at a press meet held in Chennai on June 26, 2025.

Leading the programme is Arumugam S, senior orthopaedic surgeon and joint replacement expert. Robotic knee replacement is a procedure where a robotic system assists the surgeon in planning and carrying out the operation with high precision. It ensures that the artificial joint is placed in perfect alignment – improving function and speeding up recovery.

Patients who underwent the procedure shared their experiences, highlighting quicker discharge, smoother rehabilitation and the ability to walk within a day. Many returned to their daily routines in less than a month. “Unlike conventional methods, robotic surgery allows patient-specific alignment,” said Dr. Arumugam. “Each knee is unique and this technology helps us treat it that way.”

With a rise in arthritis among Indians over 50 – especially women – this technology promises safer outcomes with fewer complications. Prashanth Krishna, Managing Director, said, “It is about restoring mobility and confidence through accuracy-led care.”