LUCKNOW, June 14 -- The department of orthopaedic surgery at the King George's Medical University (KGMU) launched robotic surgery by performing three knee replacements (Robotic total knee arthroplasty) in a single day on Friday. According to officials, all three procedures were conducted under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. The surgeries were performed by department head Prof Ashish Kumar, along with Dr Sanjeev Kumar and Dr Kumar Shantanu. The doctors explained that all three patients had clear indications for knee replacement. The first was a 65-year-old male who underwent a left knee replacement, the second a 75-year-old male who had a right knee replacement, and the third a 61-year-old male who also received a right knee replacement. "Robotic surgery at our centre will be the most affordable, as the robot's cost will not be included in hospital fees and implants will be procured through rate-contract system. We are committed to providing the best and most advanced treatment to all patients, including those under Ayushman Bharat scheme," said Prof Kumar. He added all three patients are currently stable and under medical observation and are expected to be discharged in a couple of days, with follow-up appointments to follow. "This is the first-ever robotic knee replacement surgery under Ayushman Yojana in Uttar Pradesh," he added. "We initially performed robotic surgery on bone models and reviewed the process three times before operating on the patients. All surgeries were successful, and the patients are stable," said Prof Kumar. KGMU has been focusing upon introducing robotic surgery facilities on campus for patients, with several departments now planning to adopt this advanced technology. KGMU sees over 4000 patients daily, while the department of orthopaedics alone handles more than 200 cases daily. Previously, robotic surgical techniques were implemented in the departments of surgery and urology....