Mumbai, May 11, 2026: P. D. Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre strengthens its orthopaedic care capabilities with the advanced, next-generation CORI Surgical System for robotic-assisted knee and hip replacement surgeries at both its Mahim and Khar units. The image-free robotic-assisted technology is designed to support greater surgical precision, personalised joint replacement planning, improved joint alignment, and enhanced surgical accuracy during procedures.

The CORI Surgical System, developed by Smith+Nephew, is a handheld robotic-assisted platform that enables surgeons to plan and perform total knee, partial knee, hip and complex revision joint replacement surgeries with enhanced accuracy and real-time intraoperative data. Unlike many conventional robotic systems, the platform does not require a pre-operative CT scan, thereby reducing radiation exposure for patients while making the surgical workflow more efficient and patient-friendly.

The technology maps the patient’s knee or hip anatomy during surgery and assists surgeons in creating a highly personalised surgical plan tailored to the patient’s unique anatomy. It also provides real-time data and haptic feedback, helping surgeons achieve millimetre-level precision while protecting surrounding healthy bone and soft tissues. This allows for more accurate implant positioning, improved joint alignment and stability, controlled bone preparation and a more natural feel after surgery.

Robotic-assisted joint replacement can particularly benefit patients suffering from severe knee arthritis, chronic joint pain affecting daily activities, knee deformities or instability, and joint damage that has not responded adequately to medication, physiotherapy, or other conservative treatment approaches. The technology is expected to support quicker rehabilitation, reduced post-operative discomfort, improved mobility, and enhanced long-term implant performance. As a special introductory offering, robotic-assisted knee and hip replacement surgeries using the CORI Surgical System will be provided at no additional cost for a limited period at P. D. Hinduja Hospital & MRC.

Mr. Gautam Khanna, CEO, P. D. Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre, said, “At P. D. Hinduja Hospital, we remain committed to bringing world-class medical innovations and advancements to our patients. Offering the advanced CORI robotic-assisted joint replacement system marks another important step in strengthening our orthopaedic capabilities. This technology enables our clinicians to deliver more precise, personalised and data-driven care while improving patient outcomes and recovery experience.”

Dr. Sanjay Agarwala, Director – Professional Services and Section Head, Orthopaedics & Traumatology, P. D. Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre, said, “The CORI Surgical System allows surgeons to take a far more personalised and precise approach to joint replacement surgery. The technology provides real-time information during surgery, helping us make informed decisions regarding implant positioning, alignment, and tissue balance. The robotic system does not replace the surgeon; rather, it enhances surgical judgement and precision through advanced computation and real-time feedback.”

He further added, “What earlier depended largely on surgical experience and tactile assessment can now be quantified with data and visual simulation during the procedure itself. This enables greater consistency, accuracy and refinement in surgery, which ultimately translates into better outcomes, faster recovery and improved confidence for patients. One of the key differentiators of the CORI system is that it can also be used for complex revision joint replacement surgeries, making it a highly versatile robotic platform.”

With this offering, P. D. Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre continues to integrate globally advanced technologies with clinical expertise to deliver personalised, precise, and patient-centric care.