International Knee and Orthopedic Centre, a unit of Sakra World Hospital, inaugurated today in Bangalore

By Right Info on July 1, 2024

India's first fully active Made-in-India knee replacement robot – MISSO – unveiled

Bengaluru, 30th June 2024: The International Knee and Orthopaedic Centre inaugurated today in the presence of Mahant Sri Sri 1008 Narresh Purri Maharaj, President of Shri Ghata Mehandipur Balaji Trust, Dausa, Rajasthan, Swami Muktidananda, Trustee of Ramakrishna Math & Member of Governing Body of Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math, Mr Yuichi Nagano, Managing Director, Sakra World Hospital, Mr Naoya Matsumi, Deputy Managing Director, Sakra World Hospital, Mr Lovekesh Phasu, chief operating officer, Sakra World Hospital, Dr Alessandro Lelli, Director of Orthopedic Department, Villa Regina Hospital, Bologna, Italy, Dr Valentina Sangiorgi, Orthopedic Surgeon, Villa Regina Hospotal, Bologna, Italy, Mr Jae Jun Lee, Chief Executive officer, Curexo.in, South Korea and Mr Jean Cho, International Sales Senior Manager, Curexo.co, South Korea.

International Knee and Orthopaedic Centre (IKOC) is a 50-bedded super speciality hospital, equipped with 4 modular operation theatres, 8 ICU beds and 6 emergency beds. Located in the heart of HSR Layout, International Knee and Orthopaedic Centre (IKOC) has 6 Suite rooms, 4 deluxe rooms and 26 single rooms.

Speaking about the launch, Dr Chandrashekar P, Director, IKOC said, "We are elated to launch IKOC which has some of the best orthopaedic doctors in Bengaluru. We can tackle any complex knee, hip, shoulder or bone problem. IKOC will ensure comprehensive care for every patient."

Sharing his thoughts, Mr Yuichi Nagano, Managing Director, Sakra World Hospital, India said, "We have been closely working with Dr Chandrashekar P for 10 long years. We look forward to extending SAKRA's accessibility to many more patients by collaborating with Dr Chandrashekar.P."

In a groundbreaking move, IKOC launched India's first fully active MISSO Robot, a cutting-edge technology designed to enhance the precision and recovery time of joint replacement surgeries. This advanced system aids in performing surgeries with the highest accuracy, minimal blood loss and faster patient recovery, setting a new standard in orthopaedic care.

Dr Chandrashekar P, Director of IKOC, played a pivotal role in designing this robotic system. Commenting on the big step forward, Dr Chandrashekar P said, "The launch of the Made in India knee replacement robot MISSO – for the first time in India, is a defining moment in the orthopaedic field. MISSO will democratise robotics in the country. This is a transformative and future forward technology platform for many more such path-breaking innovations in the medical field. With MISSO, we will be able to provide quality healthcare and bring about precision outcomes for a larger demography in India. Launching of the MISSO robot is a giant step forward to reduce India's import dependency in robotics."

This Made in India robot marks a significant leap forward in robotic surgery, promising remarkable outcomes while showcasing the nation's prowess in medical innovation. The MISSO Robot has been developed by Meril Life Sciences, an India-based global medical device company. The indigenously made robot is all set to transform the landscape of orthopaedic surgery.