Robotic Surgery in Ahmedabad
Two robotic systems at Health1 Shilaj — Cuvis for joint replacement, SSI Mantra 3.0 for minimal-access surgery.
What the robot actually does
The surgeon operates the instruments from a console; the robot does not act on its own. What it adds is a magnified 3D view, instruments that articulate more than a human wrist inside a small cavity, and filtering of natural hand tremor. For work in a tight space — the pelvis, the joint line of a knee — that precision is the point.
Where it genuinely changes outcomes is implant positioning in arthroplasty and dissection in confined anatomy. Where it changes little, we will tell you and recommend the conventional or laparoscopic approach instead.
The two systems at Health1 Shilaj
Cuvis Joint
Robotic knee and hip replacement. A pre-operative plan is built from your CT, and the robot holds the cut to that plan within sub-millimetre tolerance.
SSI Mantra 3.0
Minimal-access robotic surgery across GI, urological, gynaecological and oncological procedures.
Recovery
Most robotic knee patients stand with support the same day and are discharged in three to five days rather than five to seven.
When we do not use it
Emergency cases, some revision surgery and certain body habitus are better served conventionally. The approach follows the case.
Procedures performed robotically here
Knee and hip replacement, including bilateral cases. GI and hepatobiliary procedures such as gallbladder, hernia and colorectal resections. Urological surgery including prostate and kidney procedures. Selected gynaecological and oncological resections.
For a specific procedure, ask at consultation whether the robotic route is genuinely better for your case — the honest answer is sometimes no.
Cost and insurance
Robotic procedures usually carry a higher consumable cost than the conventional equivalent, and not every insurer reimburses that difference in full. Health1 accepts PMJAY, CGHS, ECHS and all major insurers and TPAs for cashless treatment. Confirm your specific package with our insurance desk before admission.
Your team
Common questions
Is robotic surgery safer than conventional surgery?
For suitable cases it generally means smaller incisions, less blood loss and a shorter stay. It is not automatically safer for every patient or every procedure — the right approach depends on the case.
Does the robot operate by itself?
No. The surgeon controls every movement from a console. The robot adds precision and a magnified 3D view; it makes no independent decisions.
Which robotic systems does Health1 use?
Cuvis Joint for robotic knee and hip replacement, and SSI Mantra 3.0 for minimal-access surgery across GI, urology, gynaecology and oncology. Both are at Health1 Shilaj.
Is robotic surgery covered by insurance or PMJAY?
Cover varies. Robotic procedures carry higher consumable costs and some insurers reimburse only the conventional equivalent. Ask our insurance desk for a written estimate before you decide.
How long is recovery after robotic knee replacement?
Most patients stand with support the same day and are discharged in three to five days. Return to routine activity typically takes four to six weeks, with physiotherapy throughout.
Related
Robotic Joint Replacement · Robotic & General Surgery · Robotic Knee Replacement Cost · Robotic vs conventional knee recovery · Insurance & PMJAY
Medically reviewed by Dr. Ravi Prajapati, Health1 Super Speciality Hospitals. Last reviewed 7 August 2026. This page is general information, not a substitute for a consultation.