Bangalore, January 13, 2025: Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road, has successfully treated a 53-year-old software engineer from Malaysia who underwent a robotic direct anterior hip replacement surgery. The patient had been suffering from chronic hip pain due to avascular necrosis (AVN) following a previous COVID-19 infection. Despite seeking treatment at multiple hospitals worldwide and undergoing two failed surgeries, he turned to Fortis Hospital for a solution. A team of doctors, led by Dr. Narayan Hulse, Principal Director of Orthopaedics at Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, effectively treated the patient, enabling him to walk on the same day of the surgery.
For the past three years, the patient had been experiencing a limp and severe hip pain. His condition progressively worsened, making simple daily activities painful and significantly impacting his quality of life. He was looking for an advanced, minimally invasive technique/ treatment to get him back to his daily activities. After consulting multiple hospitals in Malaysia and India without finding a satisfactory cure for his problem, he turned to Fortis Hospital in Bengaluru in search of a definitive solution.
After a thorough evaluation, Dr. Hulse and his team determined that the patient required corrective surgery on both hips, with the procedures scheduled four months apart. Given the debilitating nature of his condition, which severely impacted his mobility, the patient decided to proceed with surgery.
Giving details of the case, Dr. Narayan Hulse, Principal Director – Orthopaedics, Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, said, “In this surgery, we used a muscle-sparing, direct anterior, robotic technique. With only an 8 cm incision, significantly smaller than the typical 15-20 cm cut, we minimized the invasiveness of the procedure that ensured optimal hip stability and preserved the patient original muscle strength Robotic technology allowed us to achieve precise implant positioning and correct leg length reducing the risk of complications. The patient was able to start mobilizing on the same day, showing a remarkable recovery. At Fortis, we take pride in utilizing the latest robotic advancements to offer highly accurate, minimally invasive procedures, ensuring faster recovery and better outcomes for our patients.“
The patient could walk with support within hours of the surgery. By the time of discharge, he was performing knee-bending exercises and showed no signs of complications. His surgical wound was clean and dry, with no neurological deficits observed. The patient was discharged with instructions for ongoing rehabilitation and care.
Mr. Akshay Oleti, Business Head, Fortis Hospitals Bengaluru, added, “At Fortis, we take great pride in providing cutting-edge treatments that utilize the latest robotic technology. This enables us to offer more precise, minimally invasive surgeries, which promote faster recovery and a better overall patient experience. We are committed to continuously integrating innovative technologies to improve our patients’ quality of life.”
Corporate Comm India (CCI Newswire)
