Technology has changed healthcare in tangible ways: Experts

Mumbai, September 28, 2021:

Experts are of the view that technology has changed healthcare in two tangible ways i.e. increased accessibility to treatment and reliable outcomes. It has advanced so far that it makes sense now to consider robotic technology to create efficiencies within healthcare organizations. 

"Technology has changed healthcare in two tangible ways, increased accessibility to treatment and reliable outcomes. Robotics has transformed the ever-evolving field of orthopaedics and as far as knee replacements are concerned, robotics assistance during surgery can potentially lead to faster recoveries, a more natural feel and improved longevity,” said Dr Miten Sheth, a knee surgeon while talking about the role of technology in healthcare and how robotics has transformed the ever-evolving field of orthopaedics.

In line with the advancement made in the field, The Knee Clinic has recently launched Navio-Cori Robotics Clinic at ACI Cumballa Hill Hospital, Mumbai. At The Knee Clinic, robotic assistance is provided by NAVIO-CORI which is an advanced computer program that relays precise, real-time information to a surgeon-held device.

Mentioning about India's usage of robotics in healthcare sector Dr. Sheth said, “According to Philip’s Future Health Index 2019 report, 76 per cent of healthcare professionals in India are already using digital health records. India also meets the 15-country average (46 per cent) related to usage of artificial intelligence within healthcare”.

Over the years, robotic–assisted surgeries have made significant contributions to Indian healthcare industry, with the growth of the Indian robotic-assisted surgical market expected to reach Rs. 2,600 crore by 2024 at a CAGR of 19.8 per cent, as per a report by Research and Markets. Based on the findings of a symposium last year, almost 50 per cent of all surgeries in India will be robot assisted by 2025. There are reports that over 500 robotic surgeons exist in India including deployment at government and private healthcare facilities. Due to shorter recovery period post-surgery, relatively less pain and blood loss, robotic assisted surgeries are considered to be a better alternative.

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