Robotic Surgery Basics
CUVIS system provides faster time of recovery for the patient, minimal blood
loss
during operation and near to natural fitting of the implant to the knee.
The robotic arm of the device consists of an operating software, controller, milling
tool and
irrigation facilities. The device also has a software for surgical planning. Since, the bone structure
for every patient is different, the doctor can look at the three dimensional images of knee of the
patients before the operation and can plan for personalised surgeries.
There is also huge amount of flexibility associated with the device. It can check for
intraoperative gap checking and also aid in gap balancing. There is manual option to stop the robotic
arm if the operation does not go as per the planned way. Using the robotic system both total and partial
knee replacement can be performed.
Robotic-assisted surgery for knee and hip replacements is an advanced technique where a robotic arm, guided by a surgeon, helps perform the procedure with greater precision, customization, and control than traditional methods.
Dr Chandrashekar P has successfully complete 10000+ joint replacements and 3500+ robotic joint replacement in his career so far, he is the first Orthopaedic surgeon in the country(India) to start Active Robotic Knee Replacement (Cuvis Joint). First orthopaedic surgeon in the country (India) to start India’s first active robot for knee replacement (Misso).
Under Dr Chandrashekar P there are fellowship training that occur every year, and has over 50 fellows trained under him for robotics replacements.
Computer Assisted Surgery Basics
Today approximately 7% of all joint replacement surgeries are completed with the aid
of computer navigation technology.
Computers have been assisting surgeons in the operating room since the 1980s. Today approximately 7% of
all joint replacement surgeries are completed with the aid of computer navigation technology. Similar to
the GPS in your car, these devices guide surgeons to precisely position the components of a hip or knee
replacement.
These tools can help surgeons decide what thickness of bone to remove and how to
improve limb alignment. In theory, a well-balanced and properly aligned joint replacement should, like
your new car tires, last longer if in acceptable alignment. The number of joint replacements done with
this technology may grow over the next decade as it continues to improve. Computer-assisted surgery
(CAS) enables the surgeon to customize each joint replacement operation down to the degree and
millimeter.
Knee, Hip and Shoulder Problems Details
We've 25+ years of experience with deep expertise in knee, hip and shoulder related
problems.
Dr. Chandrashekhar P. is HOD, Orthopedics at Sakra World Hospital and has completed 10,000 surgeries in
2019. He has been consistently performing surgeries successfully with the help of latest technology like
Cuvis Robot from Japan.
Not all problems need surgery and we do specialize in
preservation of
the joints as well. Treatments are available.
If you're looking for a second opinion on
knee/hip/shoulder related problems, IKOC is the perfect place to reach him.
Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine Expertise
Dr. Chandrashekhar P. has performed 5,000+ arthroscopies so far.
Arthroscopy (ahr-THROS-kuh-pee) is a procedure for diagnosing and treating joint problems. A surgeon
inserts a narrow tube attached to a fiber-optic video camera through a small incision — about the size
of a buttonhole. The view inside your joint is transmitted to a high-definition video monitor.
Sports related injuries can be diagnosed and treated with arthroscopies.
Computer Assisted Surgery
Computer-Assisted Surgery (CAS), also known as computer-guided surgery or navigation-assisted surgery, is a modern surgical approach that uses digital technology to enhance precision, planning, and execution during procedures—especially in orthopedics like joint replacements.
Dr Chandrashekar P is the pioneer surgeon to start Knee resurfacing surgery in South India, he has completed over 5000 surgeries with the help of computer assisted surgery. Dr Chandrashekar P is the first surgeon in Karnataka to do minimally Invasive computer Navigated knee Replacement surgery. He is the first surgeon to start computer assisted partial knee replacement in South India.
Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine
Arthroscopy involve using a tiny camera called an arthroscope, inserted through a small incision, to see inside a joint. The surgeon uses this camera to diagnose and treat joint problems with minimal cuts, usually in the knee, shoulder, or hip. So instead of a big open surgery, you get:
• Smaller incisions
• Faster recovery
• Less pain and scarring
• Quicker return to activity
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
Dr Chandrashekar performs annually, 350 ACL AND PCL surgeries.
It is one of the key ligaments in your knee that connects the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia). The ACL helps stabilize the knee, especially during activities that involve sudden stops, jumps, or changes in direction.
An ACL injury—particularly a tear—is common in sports like football, basketball, and skiing.
Dr Chandrashekar P has discovered new Arthroscopy portal in the Knee (called as Direct Lateral Portal).
Dr. Chandrashekar P is recognised for pioneering the use of artificial/NEO ligaments in knee surgeries.
Dr Chandrashekar P is the first in South Asia to perform Orthopilot Navigated ACL Reconstruction
Meniscus Repair and Meniscus Transplant
Dr Chandrashekar P has performed more than 6000 meniscal repairs (Fast fix devices)-till date
The meniscus is a C-shaped cartilage in the knee that acts as a shock absorber between the thighbone (femur) and shinbone (tibia). It cushions the knee joint and helps transmit weight evenly, playing a crucial role in knee stability.
Dr Chandrashekar P is the first orthopaedic surgeon to do Meniscal transplant in the Karnataka State, India.
