Robotic Surgery with 3D Planning Yields Better Outcomes in THA

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The presentation from the ISTA 2024 conference held in Nashville opens with a morning greeting and a brief acknowledgment of a colleague, Leo. Professor Fares Haddad aims to convince the audience of the advantages of robotic surgery with 3D planning for better surgical outcomes, particularly in total hip replacements, which are praised as effective but still have unresolved issues such as instability and patient dissatisfaction. Professor Haddad highlights that many patients continue to experience pain post-surgery, referencing data that shows over 50% do not achieve excellent outcomes.



The discussion pivots to the importance of biomechanics in hip replacements, advocating for a comprehensive understanding that includes both acetabular and femoral positions. Through advanced technologies like CT-based planning and robotic assistance, he explains how to achieve optimal implant positioning, enhancing the accuracy and reducing the risk of complications such as instability, which can be significantly improved with robotic interventions.



Professor Haddad presents a surgical workflow that prioritizes femoral placement before setting the socket to ensure better alignment. Citing studies, he argues that robotic surgery demonstrates lower rates of dislocations and other complications compared to traditional methods. Overall, the presentation emphasizes that embracing robotic surgical technology and 3D planning can lead to transformative improvements in hip arthroplasty, addressing complex cases more effectively and urging the audience to adopt these advancements for better patient outcomes.

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