Wockhardt Hospitals Introduces Next-Gen Robotic Knee Surgery in Nagpur, Empowering Patients to Walk Pain-Free Again

MISSO Robotic System brings global orthopaedic technology closer to home — benefiting patients across Nagpur, Vidarbha, and the Madhya Pradesh region.

Nagpur, 26th November 2025: In a significant leap toward precision and patient-centric healthcare, Wockhardt Hospitals, Nagpur has launched its “Comprehensive Advanced Robotic Knee Replacement Program” with the introduction of the MISSO Robotic System. This cutting-edge technology promises enhanced accuracy, faster recovery, and improved mobility outcomes for patients suffering from severe knee arthritis and joint degeneration.

The launch marks a milestone for the Vidarbha region, extending world-class orthopaedic care to cities such as Nagpur, Amravati, Akola, Chandrapur, Yavatmal, and even neighbouring parts of Madhya Pradesh, including Jabalpur and Chhindwara. With this innovation, Wockhardt Hospitals aims to empower patients with minimally invasive surgery and quicker rehabilitation — enabling them to return to their daily lives pain-free and with renewed confidence.

As part of the Comprehensive Advanced Robotic Knee Replacement Program, Wockhardt Hospitals, Nagpur provides streamlined pre- and post-surgery care to ensure safer outcomes. Patients undergo detailed clinical assessment, digital imaging, and robotic planning to personalise every procedure. After surgery, an enhanced recovery pathway focuses on early mobilisation, pain control, and structured physiotherapy. Tailored physiotherapy sessions help improve strength, balance and walking ability, enabling patients to resume daily activities faster and with greater confidence.

The launch was inaugurated by Ms. Zahabiya Khorakiwala, Managing Director, Wockhardt Hospitals; Dr. Parag Rindani, Group CEO, Wockhardt Hospitals; and Mr. Ravi Baghali, Centre Head, Wockhardt Hospitals, Nagpur.

The event featured expert insights from leading specialists Dr. Romil Rathi, Consultant – Robotic Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon, Dr. Mukund Agrawal, Consultant – Robotic Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon, Dr. Laghavendu Shekhar - Consultant – Robotic Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon, Dr Ashish Thakur - Consultant – Robotic Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon, Dr Swapnil Gadge - Consultant – Robotic Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon, Dr Shantanu Deshmukh - Consultant – Robotic Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon, Dr Ambar Dawre - Consultant – Robotic Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon.

Key Benefits and USPs of Robotic Knee Replacement:

The MISSO Robotic System has positioned Wockhardt Hospitals at the forefront of precision orthopaedic surgery by enabling:

• Superior precision and alignment for implant placement

• Minimal tissue damage and reduced intraoperative blood loss

• Reduced postoperative pain and faster rehabilitation

• Shorter hospital stays, helping patients return to daily life sooner

• Enhanced implant longevity, improving mobility and long-term satisfaction

Using advanced 3D visualisation and real-time intraoperative feedback, the robotic system enables surgeons to personalise each procedure to the patient’s anatomy, ensuring accurate bone cuts and ligament balancing for long-lasting results.

Ms. Zahabiya Khorakiwala, Managing Director, Wockhardt Hospitals, said:

“At Wockhardt, our goal has always been to deliver world-class healthcare that blends innovation with compassion. The introduction of robotic knee replacement surgery in Nagpur is another step toward ensuring that patients in Central India receive precise, minimally invasive treatment close to home.”

Dr. Parag Rindani, Group CEO, Wockhardt Hospitals, stated:

“Robotics represents the future of orthopaedic surgery. By adopting this technology, we are not just enhancing surgical precision but also transforming recovery experiences. This advancement reaffirms our commitment to clinical excellence and our vision of bringing global healthcare standards to every region we serve.”

Mr. Ravi Baghali, Centre Head, Wockhardt Hospitals, Nagpur, added:

“The MISSO Robotic System marks a proud moment for Nagpur and the Vidarbha region. Patients no longer need to travel to metro cities for advanced knee treatments — they can now access world-class robotic surgery right here with faster recovery and superior results.”

About Wockhardt Hospital:

Wockhardt Hospitals is a chain of tertiary care super-specialty hospitals with facilities in, Nagpur, Rajkot, South Mumbai and North Mumbai. All Wockhardt Hospitals have state-of-the-art infrastructure and globally benchmarked processes to enable Patient Care & Safety. Wockhardt Hospitals Ltd. is one of the few professionally managed corporate hospital groups in the country which prioritises patient safety and quality of care at the core of its strategy. The overall 1100 bedded hospitals & has over 1000 Standard Operating Procedures or Protocols for both clinical and non-clinical processes in place. The guiding philosophy is to serve and enrich the Quality of Life of patients.