In London, Ont., the healthcare and tech industries work hand in hand, using proven technology to benefit patients and medical professionals. Recently, LHSC has become the first hospital in Canada and one of only half a dozen institutions in the world to have all four major hip and knee replacement surgical robots on site. This positions LHSC as a leader in research, since robotics in hip and knee surgeries have seen major advancements in recent years.
London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is home to one of the largest surgical fellowship programs in Canada for hip and knee replacements and sees some of the highest clinical volumes. Many partner hospitals utilize only one or two robots, but having the use of four enables surgeons to tailor treatments to meet diverse patient needs. This is why patients all over Southwestern Ontario travel to London to seek care from our amazing healthcare teams.
Having all four robots gives LHSC the unique opportunity to offer rare training experiences for residents and fellows.
“Clinical fellows can train on each robot, ensuring they can work with any robotic system worldwide, regardless of their future facility's equipment, but this also provides the opportunity to make the best decision for the patient,” says Dr. Brent Lanting, Orthopedic Surgeon at LHSC.
Orthopedic surgeons continue to learn how to use these tools to optimize outcomes, such as earlier discharge from the hospital or better implant positioning.
