VELYS Robotic System Performs Kolkata’s First Robotic Partial Knee Replacement
Kolkata has witnessed a major milestone in advanced orthopaedic care with the city’s first VELYS robotic partial knee replacement surgery successfully performed at Manipal Hospitals, Broadway, a unit of the Manipal Hospitals Group—one of Eastern India’s leading healthcare providers. This breakthrough procedure marks a new chapter in precision-driven joint replacement surgery.
The surgery was conducted on a 62-year-old male patient suffering from severe knee pain, swelling, and long-standing discomfort that significantly affected his mobility and quality of life. After detailed evaluation, doctors diagnosed him with medial compartment osteoarthritis, a form of knee arthritis that affects the inner portion of the knee joint and is often caused by injury, repetitive stress, heavy lifting, or bone deformities.
Why Robotic Partial Knee Replacement?
The expert orthopaedic team, led by Dr. Tanmoy Karmakar, Consultant Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement Surgeon at Manipal Hospitals Broadway, determined that the patient did not require a total knee replacement. Instead, a partial knee replacement using the VELYS Robotic System was chosen to address only the damaged compartment of the knee while preserving healthy bone and tissue.
Speaking about the procedure, Dr. Karmakar explained that the VELYS system uses AI-enabled software and robotic precision to ensure highly accurate implant positioning. This level of accuracy not only improves knee function but also enhances implant longevity and reduces the likelihood of future surgical intervention. Since the procedure is minimally invasive, patients benefit from less pain, quicker recovery, and faster return to daily activities.
Benefits of Partial Knee Replacement with VELYS
Partial knee replacement offers several advantages over total knee replacement when performed on suitable patients. These include:
- Preservation of natural knee movement
- Faster recovery and rehabilitation
- Excellent pain relief
- Ability to sit cross-legged or squat
- No major activity restrictions after surgery
When performed with robotic assistance, these benefits are further enhanced through unmatched surgical accuracy.
Patient Experience and Recovery
Following the surgery, the patient reported significant pain relief and steady recovery. Sharing his experience, he expressed gratitude for the advanced robotic approach, stating that the procedure has given him renewed comfort and confidence to resume normal life.
A Step Forward in Orthopaedic Excellence
The successful use of the VELYS Robotic System at Manipal Hospitals Broadway sets a strong precedent for robotic-assisted joint replacement in Kolkata. It reflects a growing shift toward technology-driven, patient-specific orthopaedic solutions that deliver better outcomes with minimal disruption.
This achievement reinforces the hospital’s commitment to bringing world-class medical innovations to the region—offering patients safer surgeries, faster recovery, and improved quality of life.