Nuffield surgeons celebrate 2,000 robot-assisted ops
The surgical team at Nuffield’s Exeter hospital and surgeon Mr Jonathan Phillips, centre, with their Mako robot
Surgeons and their teams at Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital have celebrated performing their 2,000th Mako robot-assisted surgical procedure.
The operation by orthopaedic surgeon Mr Jonathan Phillips was for knee replacement surgery.
He said: ‘It’s been an amazing journey over the last seven years to be a part of so many procedures and reach this milestone.
‘The opportunity to perform surgeries using the Mako robot is a game-changer, improving the accuracy of hip and knee replacements. Our patients report better outcomes with faster recovery times, supporting their return to regular life.’
Mako uses a robotic-arm to remove damaged bone and cartilage and precisely position the new hip or knee implant. Surgeons create a bespoke 3D model using the robot’s software based on a patient’s anatomy from an in-depth CT scan.