Robotic Surgery

At Gold Coast Private we strive to ensure that we are at the forefront of advances in medical technology. Robot-assisted surgery mimics the surgeon's hands with robotic arms performing scaled-down, tiny movements within the body. The surgeon remains 100 percent in control of the operation but the robot provides optimised 3D vision, magnification and motion tremor control, allowing the surgeon to operate high-tech instrumentation with greater dexterity and precision.

Gold Coast Private Hospital currently offers this advanced surgical option for the following specialities:

Da Vinci Surgical System

• Urology
• General Surgery
• Gynaecological oncology
• Gynaecology

Mako XI

• Partial Knee Replacement
• Total Knee Replacement
• Total Hip Replacement
   

What is Robotic Surgery?

Robot-assisted surgery mimics the surgeon's hands with robotic arms performing scaled-down, tiny movements within the body. The surgeon remains 100 per cent in control of the operation but the robot provides optimised 3D vision, magnification and motion tremor control, allowing the surgeon to operate high-tech instrumentation with greater dexterity and precision.

The da Vinici Surgical System expands doctors' human capabilities by enabling minimally invasive and more efficient access through the abdomen and chest. The latest model has expanded features and the new immersive 3D-HD vision system provides surgeons with a highly magnified view, virtually extending their eyes and hands into the patient.

How will robotic surgery benefit patients?

Traditionally, many complex procedures would require a large abdominal incision, commonly referred to as open surgery. In comparison, robotic surgery involves several small keyhole incisions, resulting in patients experiencing shorter hospital stays and quicker recoveries.
Studies in robotic surgery have shown:

• A shorter hospital stay
• Less blood loss
• Fewer complications
• Less need for narcotic pain medicine
• A faster recovery
• Smaller incisions with minimal scarring.

Da Vinci Xi Surgical System

We are proud to offer our patients access to the da Vinci® Xi™ Surgical System. This is a fourth generation surgical system offering the most advanced robotic technology allowing surgeons to operate with enhanced vision, precision, dexterity and control.

The $3 million system provides patients with minimally invasive alternatives that reduce the costs and complications associated with open procedures. The latest system delivers more precise movements through its intuitive motion and ergonomic design, and a highly magnified view, virtually extending surgeons' eyes and hands.

For further information on the da Vinci Xi Surgical System please visit: www.davincisurgery.com

Da Vinci Surgical System Surgeons

• Dr Harald Puhalla (General Surgery)
• Dr Erlich Sem (Gynaecology)
• Dr Christopher Tracey (Urology)
   

MAKO 

What is it?

Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology can be used for total hip replacement, total knee replacement and partial knee replacement.

Before surgery

Mako Robotic-Arm assisted surgery starts with a CT scan of your impaired joint. The scan is used to generate a 3D virtual model of your unique anatomy. This virtual model is loaded into the Mako System software and is used to create a personal plan for your surgery.

In the operating theatre

During surgery, the surgeon guides the robotic-arm to position the implant exactly where it’s needed based on your personalised pre-operative plan. The Mako System also allows your surgeon to make adjustments to your plan during surgery as needed.

When the surgeon prepares the bone for the implant, the Mako System guides the surgeon and helps prevent the surgeon from moving outside the planned boundaries. This helps provide more accurate placement and alignment of your implant (1,2)

The implant is made of metal alloys and high-grade plastics to match the function of bone and cartilage, respectively better. It is designed to move much like a healthy human joint.

When you hear ‘robotic-arm assisted technology,’ it’s important to understand that the Mako Robotic-Arm doesn’t actually perform the surgery. The surgery is performed by an orthopaedic surgeon, who uses the surgeon-controlled robotic-arm system to pre-plan the surgery and to position the implant in the socket.

The robotic-arm does not perform the surgery nor can it make decisions on its own or move in any way without the surgeon guiding it. The Mako System also allows your surgeon to make adjustments to your plan during surgery as needed.

After surgery

After surgery, your surgeon, nurses and physiotherapists will set goals with you to get you back on the move. They will closely monitor your condition and progress. Your surgeon may review an x-ray of your new joint replacement with you.

Your health care team will follow up with an aftercare plan for you and advise you on how to recover effectively.

Clinical Success

Significant primary clinical research conducted:

• 65+ peer-reviewed clinical publications
• 350+ scientific abstracts

Finding the following results:

• Mako PKA resulted in 1% Revision Rate and 92% Patient Satisfaction at 2 Years. (3)
• Mako robotic-arm assisted PKA resulted in lower pain at day 7 and more accurate implant placement than manual PKA in a randomised control trial.(4)
• Mako robotic-arm assisted THA resulted in higher Harris Hip Scores and higher UCLA Activity Scores compared to manual THA at minimum 1-year follow-up. (5)
• Mako robotic-arm assisted TKA resulted in more accurate bone resections and implant placement and less soft tissue damage than manual TKA in a cadaveric study (6,7)

MAKO XI Surgeons:

• Dr Michel Genon (Orthopaedic – hip & knee)
• Dr Price Gallie (Orthopaedic – hip & knee)
   

ROSA Knee 

The ROSA Knee System is a collaborative robot for total knee arthroplasty that is cut guide based and provides predictive outcomes of balance and implant placement using image-based or image-free case creation. 

Getting a precise knee implant fit is important to your comfort and overall experience following knee replacement surgery. ROSA knee uses data collected before and during your unique anatomy that may affect your implant fit. By using this data to make more informed decisions, your surgeon is able to plan and carry out a personalised surgery based upon your individual needs. 

ROSA Knee Surgeons:

• Dr Matthew Alfredson (Orthopaedic – lower limb)
• Dr James Reidy (Orthopaedic – lower limb)