2016

Orthopedic surgery – Mako® robot

Description

The Robert Schuman Hospitals are the pioneering healthcare institution in Luxembourg for robotic orthopedic surgery, having acquired the first MAKO® robot in 2016. This navigation system first provides a personalized surgical plan tailored to the patient's unique anatomy. This 3D model of the knee is then used to guide the surgeon during knee or hip replacement surgery. The system helps avoid the penetration of surgical instruments into dangerous areas where they could cause injuries, such as to nerves or blood vessels. It allows for the creation of a geometric zone within which the surgeon has complete control over their maneuvers, corresponding to the portion of the bone to be removed for the proper implantation of a prosthesis.

Added value

For patients, the use of the MAKO® robot offers advantages over conventional orthopedic surgery, including greater precision and anatomical placement; more natural joint movement; reduced hospitalization time, recovery time, and quicker return to normal activities; muscle preservation; smaller incisions; reduced risk of infection; less pain; minimal blood loss and a reduced likelihood of blood transfusion; and a lower risk of blood clots.

Status

Operational at Robert Schuman Hospitals since 2016. Extension of the project in 2024 with the installation of a second robot and the latest digital applications.

3000

and + operations carried out

4.3

days (average length of stay)

Patrick Dohn

Orthopedic and trauma surgery

"The ability to control the positioning of my prostheses before and during the operation is an advantage that reinforces my choice for robotics. Being able to tailor the prosthesis to the patient’s individual anatomy is a key factor in the success of hip and knee replacements."

Pit Putzeys

Orthopedic and trauma surgery

"Thanks to Stryker's AccuStop Haptics technology and the MAKO® semi-autonomous robot, we ensure precise and safe surgical interventions, reducing risks to vital structures and significantly improving patients' post-operative recovery."

Henri Schlammes

Orthopedic and trauma surgery

"Since the introduction of robotic surgery, our department has been able to offer patients safe, personalized treatments for osteoarthritis of the hip and knee, with over 3,500 prostheses implanted since 2016."

Philippe Wilmes

Orthopedic and trauma surgery

"Since I've been operating with the MAKO® robot, my surgical results have become more precise and reproducible. There are no more surprises on post-operative control X-rays, and my patients' satisfaction is testimony to the undeniable advantages of this cutting-edge technology."