Udai Omni Hospital Brings Cutting-Edge Robot-Assisted Joint Surgery to Patients

Hyderabad: Udai Omni Hospital, a 50 year old renowned centre of excellence in orthopaedics and trauma care in South India, unveiled its ultra-modern surgical robot.

The advanced Misso robotic system was inaugurated by Shri D. Sridhar Babu, Hon’ble Minister for Information Technology & Industries, Government of Telangana. in the presence of senior consultants, patients, and distinguished guests, at the hospital premises at Chapel Road, today.

The robotic joint replacement unit is led by Dr Udai Prakash FRCS (Tr & Orth) UK, Chief of Joint Replacement Surgery, a veteran with over three decades of surgical expertise and thousands of successful knee and hip replacements to his credit.

Shri D. Sridhar Babu added, “Udai Omni Hospital continues to lead the way in bringing world-class healthcare innovations to Telangana. The launch of robotic surgery here will benefit countless patients and raise the standard of orthopaedic care in the region.

Technology has become a powerful catalyst for positive change in human lives, ushering us into a new era of medical excellence. With the advent of cutting-edge innovations, the transformation in healthcare is nothing short of remarkable. Picture the joy of patients who, thanks to advanced medical technology, recover swiftly and are spared prolonged post-surgery trauma, a life-changing difference made possible in the skilled hands of a doctor.

Globally, robotic surgeries are on a steep growth trajectory, expanding at 15% annually, with the market expected to soar to $18 billion by 2030. In India, this momentum is even more impressive, with a 20% year-on-year growth rate, a clear indication of the immense potential and promise that lies ahead. Our Government is taking initiatives to bring in modern healthcare technology in the government hospitals, to ensure the best possible care for the poor.

Dr Udai Prakash highlights, “Robotic knee replacement - offers enhanced precision for implant placement and bone cuts, minimizing errors and improving fit. Allows better gap balancing, personalised alignment and a more natural- feeling joint. This minimally invasive approach results in less tissue damage, reduced pain, faster recovery and lower infection rate. The system provides real-time feedback, reducing human error. Patients experience faster healing, reduced swelling, quicker return to normal activities. Studies suggest improved implant longevity due to better alignment and fixation.”

According to Dr Udai Prakash, “this indigenously developed robot is now competing with the best in the world and moving to Europe and America. A group of Italian surgeons are visiting our hospitals to observe this Indian robot. With conventional knee replacement, there is high rate of dissatisfaction even among the best surgeons, because the conventional surgery restores the alignment in only one specific way, which is a uniform alignment for all human beings. It’s a fact that each individual’s leg alignment is different, and the conventional surgery of one fit for all alignments doesn’t suit every patient, leaving the patient in discomfort, post-surgery.

The robot on the other hand restores the native alignment of the patient under treatment, which makes him comfortable, besides balancing the knee in every degree of movement, the knee feels much more balanced and helps the individual to lead a normal life. The beauty about this robot is, it will be able to do spine, hip, partial knee replacement, trauma treatment etc., in the next 12 to 24 months.”

This precision driven procedure involves a detailed 3D CT scan, creation of an exact bone and joint model, computer-assisted surgical planning, integration of the model into the robotic system, incision and bone registration, real-time gap balancing, and bone cutting with absolute accuracy, all with relatively less tissue disturbance to ensure speedy patient recovery.

Udai Omni Hospital, joins the select few centres in India performing fully automated robotic knee surgeries, making this advanced care accessible to patients across Telangana and South India.

Speaking at the launch, Dr Udai Prakash said, “Robotic precision transforms the way we perform joint replacements. It allows us to deliver perfectly balanced joints, minimise tissue damage, and give our patients the best chance for a pain-free, active life.”

The Misso robotic system is completely indigenous and in competition with the best systems in the world. Shortly, we will be able to do partial knee replacements and total hip replacements with the same robotic system”

In addition to this milestone, Udai Omni Hospital is set to launch a state-of-the-art Cath Lab by the end of this month to strengthen its cardiac care services. Plans are also underway to integrate AI-driven diagnostics, expand minimally invasive surgical offerings, and develop advanced physiotherapy units to enhance post-operative recovery and rehabilitation.