MASSH PROLIFE Hospital in Ludhiana has become the first in the city to introduce the Zimmer ROSA Robotic System for total knee replacement surgeries. This advanced robot-assisted platform enhances surgical precision, leading to better alignment, smaller incisions, reduced tissue damage, and faster recovery marking a significant advancement in orthopaedic care for Punjab.
Glimpse:
Launched on January 8, 2026, and inaugurated by renowned orthopaedician Dr. S.C. Ahuja, the ROSA system uses sensors and 3D modeling for extreme accuracy in implant placement. While surgeon-controlled, it acts as a highly advanced guide, improving patient outcomes like natural knee feel and smoother rehabilitation. This positions Ludhiana on the map for digitally enabled joint replacements amid rising demand from ageing populations and joint disorders.
MASSH PROLIFE Hospital, part of the MASSH Group of Hospitals in Ludhiana, has taken a bold step forward in orthopaedic excellence by introducing the Zimmer ROSA Robotic System the first such installation in the city for total knee replacement surgeries. The launch, held on January 8, 2026, was inaugurated by Dr. S.C. Ahuja, former Principal and Head of Orthopaedics at Dayanand Medical College, in the presence of senior clinicians and hospital leadership.
ROSA (Robotic Surgical Assistant), developed by Zimmer Biomet, is hailed as one of India’s most advanced robot-assisted platforms for knee replacements. It functions as a precision guide: surgeons plan the procedure using sensors and three-dimensional modeling, then execute implant placement with robotic assistance for unparalleled accuracy.
Benefits for patients include:
Superior alignment and balance for a more natural-feeling knee.
Smaller incisions, less blood loss, and reduced tissue trauma.
Faster recovery and lower complication risks.
Long-term durability of implants.
Dr. Munish Goyal, Senior Consultant Orthopaedics, explained: “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.”
Dr. Harpreet Singh Jolly, Director of Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgery, added: “ROSA works like a highly advanced guide. assisting in placing the implant with extreme precision.”
Mansi Bansal Jhunjhunwala, Founder and CEO of MASSH Group, underscored the vision: “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.”
This introduction reflects broader trends in India, where robotic systems are gaining traction for data-driven planning and standardized excellence in orthopaedics yet remain surgeon-led for critical decision-making.
“ROSA is considered among the most advanced systems available in India for total knee replacement the knee feels more natural after surgery, which is what patients care about the most.”
By
HB Team
