MASSH PROLIFE Hospital Introduces ROSA Robotic Technology for Knee Replacement in Ludhiana

Ludhiana’s first-of-its-kind robotic initiative is expected to contribute to safer procedures, improved recovery experiences, and better long-term outcomes for patients undergoing knee replacement surgery in Punjab.

MASSH PROLIFE Hospital has introduced the Zimmer ROSA Robotic System for knee replacement surgery, becoming the first hospital in Ludhiana to offer a robot-assisted platform specifically designed for this procedure.

The introduction of this robotic technology places Ludhiana on the growing map of Indian cities adopting digitally enabled surgical systems to enhance patient outcomes.

Dr Munish Goyal, Senior Consultant Orthopaedics at MASSH PROLIFE Hospital, said, “ROSA is a robot-assisted surgical platform developed by Zimmer Biomet and is considered among the most advanced systems available in India for total knee replacement. For patients, this accuracy usually means better alignment, smaller incisions, less blood loss, reduced tissue damage, and often a faster and smoother recovery. Most importantly, the knee feels more natural after surgery, which is what patients care about the most.”

The adoption of robotic technology in orthopaedics reflects broader trends in healthcare, where data-driven planning, real-time feedback, and precision tools are increasingly used to support surgeons.

Mansi Bansal Jhunjhunwala, Founder and CEO of MASSH Group of Hospitals, said, “The installation of our first robotic surgical system in Ludhiana is a significant step towards fulfilling that commitment, bringing world-class technology closer to patients. As we continue to expand, we aim to replicate this advanced infrastructure across all MASSH hospital locations, ensuring consistent, high-quality care that is accessible and patient-centric.”

Knee replacement surgeries have seen a steady rise in India due to ageing populations, lifestyle-related joint disorders, and higher awareness of treatment options.

Advances in robotic technology have been positioned as a response to these trends, offering tools that assist surgeons in achieving more accurate alignment and implant placement.

Dr Harpreet Singh Jolly, Director - Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgery at MASSH PROLIFE Hospital, said, “ROSA works like a highly advanced guide. It helps plan surgery using sensors and three-dimensional modelling and assists in placing the implant with extreme precision. While India has performed limited remote robotic surgeries in fields like cancer and cardiac care, knee replacement remains surgeon-controlled and robot-assisted.”

With robotic technology increasingly shaping surgical practices worldwide, the launch of the ROSA system at MASSH PROLIFE Hospital highlights the growing integration of digital health tools in Indian healthcare. The initiative is expected to contribute to safer procedures, improved recovery experiences, and better long-term outcomes for patients undergoing knee replacement surgery in Punjab.

The system has been inaugurated by Dr S. C. Ahuja, former Principal and Head of Orthopaedics at Dayanand Medical College, in the presence of senior clinicians from the hospital.

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