North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM) is preparing to use the Robotic Surgical Assistant (ROSA) as part of its orthopaedic services.
ROSA provides surgeons with detailed information about a patient’s knee anatomy, supporting more precise planning and implant placement.
Gareth Stables, consultant orthopaedic surgeon at NCM, said: “No two knees are exactly the same, and that is what makes this system valuable.
“It gives us another layer of information during an operation, so we can plan and position the implant with greater confidence.
“For someone having knee replacement surgery, the aim is to get them moving well again and back to everyday life.
“This approach allows us to tailor the operation more closely to their anatomy, which is a significant step for our service.
“This is an exciting development for our patients and our surgical teams, and the first cases are expected to take place in September.”
ROSA creates a 3D model of the knee and delivers live measurements during surgery.
The technology acts as a surgical assistant, providing information and guidance throughout the procedure while the consultant remains in control.
NCM will become one of the first NHS trusts in the North West to use ROSA.
The move will enable patients in Cheshire and Merseyside to access advanced treatment closer to home.
The theatre teams at NCM were invited to give the new device a nickname, settling on “ROSA McKnee.”