ISTA 2025: Enhanced Outcomes of Robotic-Assisted Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty

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This presentation from the ISTA 2025 conference held in Rome is an engaging discussion about the outcomes of robotic-assisted tools in revision total hip arthroplasty, introduced by Aleksandra Qilleri, a third-year medical student from the Zucker School of Medicine. Aleksandra outlines the prevalent complications of hip dislocation that arise during conventional revision procedures, particularly due to challenges in navigating bony landmarks. She proposes that robotic assistance, known to enhance dislocation rates positively in primary hip surgeries, could similarly benefit revision cases. Through a retrospective case control trial comparing traditional techniques with robotic assistance, the findings reveal a significant reduction in dislocation rates and a shorter hospital stay among patients undergoing robotic-assisted procedures. Furthermore, robotic patients demonstrated improved mobility metrics, including distance ambulated and steps climbed post-surgery, all achieved without extending operative times. The presentation stresses the growing relevance of robotics in hip revisions amid an aging population and concludes with a call for further studies to solidify these promising early results.

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