Robotic assisted technology is already an established offering of St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney’s leading orthopaedic service, with the Mako Robot creating greater treatment choice for both doctors and patients.

Mako Robotic-Arm assisted surgery begins with a CT scan of the knee to develop a 3D virtual model of the joint, providing a comprehensive view of inside the knee from all angles, without surgically opening up the area. This powerful mapping ability enables surgeons to develop more personalised, complex surgical plans that best fit the anatomy of individual joints, overcoming the limitations of a more standardised approach that is traditionally taken.

Dr Timothy Yeoh, an orthopaedic surgeon at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney, says while the Mako Robot was released over a decade ago, it continues to show impressive clinical results that can now be experienced by private patients at Darlinghurst.

 'Having the Mako now available at St Vincent’s Private is an extremely exciting addition to the campus. It will allow easier access to technology that we know can enhance a patient’s journey through their joint replacement', Dr Yeoh said. 

Mako technology also offers significant benefits for patient safety. While the surgeon guides the robot to remove the diseased bone and cartilage from the knee, it will also create virtual boundaries for the surgeon to follow. These margins are defined during the pre-operative planning process, ensuring the surgery is not only accurate but no more invasive then intended.

Throughout the procedure, the Mako Robot also provides real-time data so the surgeon can continually assess the movement and tension of the new joint and adjust the surgical plan if required to achieve the ideal outcome.

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney is fortunate to have a highly experienced cohort of orthopaedic surgeons who operate with the Mako Robot, which include:

• Dr Sanjeev Gupta 
• Dr Darren B. Chen 
• Dr Amir Kalanie 
• Dr Timothy Yeoh 
• Dr Horng Lii Oh 
• Dr Michael Dixion 
• Dr Michael Goldberg 

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney offers excellence in orthopaedic care and are committed to enhancing access to the latest in modern, state-of-the-art technology for orthopaedic surgery. You can learn more about orthopaedic services across St Vincent’s Private Hospitals on our website.