Robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty: Systematic review of surgical assist robotic systems available in Japan

Purpose: Surgical assistant robots are now available for total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This review aimed to clarify the characteristics, accuracy, learning curve, and clinical results of robotic-assisted (RA) TKA performed using systems that are currently available in Japan (MAKO, ROSA, NAVIO/CORI,...

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Main Authors: Keizo Wada, Daisuke Hamada, Yasuaki Tamaki, Shota Shigekiyo, Koichi Sairyo
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Published: Elsevier 2025-06-01
Series:Journal of Joint Surgery and Research
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author Keizo Wada
Daisuke Hamada
Yasuaki Tamaki
Shota Shigekiyo
Koichi Sairyo
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description Purpose: Surgical assistant robots are now available for total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This review aimed to clarify the characteristics, accuracy, learning curve, and clinical results of robotic-assisted (RA) TKA performed using systems that are currently available in Japan (MAKO, ROSA, NAVIO/CORI, and VELYS). Methods: The PubMed database was searched to identify studies on RA-TKA. Results: MAKO is a semi-active robot using an oscillating saw. It is a computed tomography-based platform capable of determining the size and location of an implant pre-operatively. ROSA offers both imageless and image-based options using two-dimensional radiographs that are transformed into a three-dimensional model of the knee. NAVIO and CORI are handheld robotic platforms that support image-free anatomic data collection and streamlined intra-operative surgical planning with dynamic gap balancing. VELYS is an image-free, operating room bedrail-mounted, RA system that positions an oscillating saw for the surgeon to perform bone resection with real-time cut-plane tracking to compensate for any leg movement. Although there are some characteristic differences among the surgical assistant robots, the present review reveals that robot-controlled osteotomy may be more accurate than conventional techniques using a conventional guide and bone saw, with favorable short-term outcomes after RA-TKA. Conclusions: This review found that the robotic systems recently made available in Japan demonstrate a high level of accuracy and show favorable short-term outcomes.
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spelling doaj-art-4f4f35a63c6e452da28e7aa82da7a0d42025-08-20T03:08:21ZengElsevierJournal of Joint Surgery and Research2949-70512025-06-0132909510.1016/j.jjoisr.2025.04.003Robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty: Systematic review of surgical assist robotic systems available in JapanKeizo Wada0Daisuke Hamada1Yasuaki Tamaki2Shota Shigekiyo3Koichi Sairyo4Department of Orthopedics, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University, 3-18-15 Kuramoto, Tokushima 770-8503, Japan; Corresponding author. Department of Orthopedics, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University, 3-18-15 Kuramoto, Tokushima 770-8503, Japan.Department of Orthopedics, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University, 3-18-15 Kuramoto, Tokushima 770-8503, Japan; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Takamatsu Red Cross Hospital, 4-1-3 Bancho, Takamatsu, Kagawa 760-0017, JapanDepartment of Orthopedics, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University, 3-18-15 Kuramoto, Tokushima 770-8503, JapanDepartment of Orthopedics, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University, 3-18-15 Kuramoto, Tokushima 770-8503, JapanDepartment of Orthopedics, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University, 3-18-15 Kuramoto, Tokushima 770-8503, JapanPurpose: Surgical assistant robots are now available for total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This review aimed to clarify the characteristics, accuracy, learning curve, and clinical results of robotic-assisted (RA) TKA performed using systems that are currently available in Japan (MAKO, ROSA, NAVIO/CORI, and VELYS). Methods: The PubMed database was searched to identify studies on RA-TKA. Results: MAKO is a semi-active robot using an oscillating saw. It is a computed tomography-based platform capable of determining the size and location of an implant pre-operatively. ROSA offers both imageless and image-based options using two-dimensional radiographs that are transformed into a three-dimensional model of the knee. NAVIO and CORI are handheld robotic platforms that support image-free anatomic data collection and streamlined intra-operative surgical planning with dynamic gap balancing. VELYS is an image-free, operating room bedrail-mounted, RA system that positions an oscillating saw for the surgeon to perform bone resection with real-time cut-plane tracking to compensate for any leg movement. Although there are some characteristic differences among the surgical assistant robots, the present review reveals that robot-controlled osteotomy may be more accurate than conventional techniques using a conventional guide and bone saw, with favorable short-term outcomes after RA-TKA. Conclusions: This review found that the robotic systems recently made available in Japan demonstrate a high level of accuracy and show favorable short-term outcomes.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949705125000118Total knee arthroplastyRobotic-assisted surgeryMAKOROSANAVIO/CORIVELYS
spellingShingle Keizo Wada
Daisuke Hamada
Yasuaki Tamaki
Shota Shigekiyo
Koichi Sairyo
Robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty: Systematic review of surgical assist robotic systems available in Japan
Journal of Joint Surgery and Research
Total knee arthroplasty
Robotic-assisted surgery
MAKO
ROSA
NAVIO/CORI
VELYS
title Robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty: Systematic review of surgical assist robotic systems available in Japan
title_full Robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty: Systematic review of surgical assist robotic systems available in Japan
title_fullStr Robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty: Systematic review of surgical assist robotic systems available in Japan
title_full_unstemmed Robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty: Systematic review of surgical assist robotic systems available in Japan
title_short Robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty: Systematic review of surgical assist robotic systems available in Japan
title_sort robotic assisted total knee arthroplasty systematic review of surgical assist robotic systems available in japan
topic Total knee arthroplasty
Robotic-assisted surgery
MAKO
ROSA
NAVIO/CORI
VELYS
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949705125000118
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