RoboLens FT3D Knee Resurfacing in Chandigarh — Real-Time Robotic Precision
The most advanced robotic knee system in North India. Dr TS Gill is the only surgeon in the region performing RoboLens FT3D — creating a live 3D map of your knee during surgery for unmatched precision.
Quick Answer
RoboLens FT3D is a robotic surgical system that maps your knee in real time — during the operation — to guide bone removal and implant placement with sub-millimetre accuracy. It does not require a pre-operative CT scan, reducing radiation exposure and providing more accurate, current data than any pre-surgery imaging system.
What Is RoboLens FT3D?
RoboLens FT3D (Full Three-Dimensional) is a robotic-assisted surgical platform designed specifically for knee resurfacing and replacement. The defining feature of the FT3D system is that it constructs its three-dimensional map of the patient’s knee during the surgical procedure — not from a scan taken weeks before.
When a patient is anaesthetised and positioned on the operating table, soft tissue tensions, joint angles, and bone anatomy shift slightly from how they appeared on a pre-operative scan. Competing systems — including MAKO (Stryker) and Navio — rely on pre-operative CT data that does not capture these intraoperative changes. RoboLens FT3D captures the knee exactly as it is at the moment of surgery, giving the surgeon the most accurate possible map from which to plan and execute each cut.
Dr TS Gill has been trained in and performing RoboLens FT3D procedures since its introduction in India. He is currently the only surgeon in North India — spanning Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, and Delhi — who is using the FT3D generation of the RoboLens platform.
RoboLens FT3D vs MAKO — Key Differences
| Feature | RoboLens FT3D | MAKO (Stryker) |
|---|---|---|
| When 3D map is created | Real-time, during surgery | Pre-operative CT scan |
| CT scan required | No — no radiation exposure | Yes — pre-operative CT required |
| Accounts for soft tissue changes | Yes — intraoperative assessment | No — static pre-op data only |
| Available in North India | Only at Dr TS Gill’s clinic | Multiple centres |
| System generation | FT3D (latest generation) | Current generation |
Who Is Suitable for RoboLens FT3D?
RoboLens FT3D is used for both partial knee resurfacing and total knee replacement. The ideal candidate for partial resurfacing using this system is:
- Aged 45–70 with single or double compartment knee arthritis
- Still has healthy cartilage in at least one compartment of the knee
- Has not had previous knee surgery that distorted the bone anatomy
- Wants to preserve as much natural tissue as possible
- Is committed to post-operative physiotherapy for optimal recovery
For patients with severe arthritis involving all three compartments of the knee, RoboLens FT3D is used to guide total knee replacement — delivering the same real-time accuracy advantage for the full procedure. Dr TS Gill evaluates each patient individually to determine whether partial resurfacing or total replacement is more appropriate. Read: Knee Resurfacing vs Full Knee Replacement — Which Do You Need?
Benefits of RoboLens FT3D
- No CT scan required — eliminates additional radiation exposure and reduces cost
- Real-time accuracy — 3D map reflects the knee as it is during surgery, not weeks earlier
- Smaller incision — less tissue disruption than conventional resurfacing
- Faster recovery — most patients walk the same day, discharge in 2–3 days
- Bone preservation — only damaged tissue is removed; healthy bone stock is maintained
- Patient-specific planning — each surgery is planned around your unique anatomy, not a population average
Recovery After RoboLens FT3D
Recovery from RoboLens FT3D knee resurfacing is faster than total knee replacement because less tissue is removed and the healthy parts of the knee are undisturbed. Most patients:
- Day of surgery: Walking with support in the recovery room
- Day 2–3: Discharged home. Walking with a frame or stick.
- Week 2: Most patients walk unaided indoors. Drive if left knee is operated.
- Week 4–6: Return to work (desk job). Stairs comfortable. Short outdoor walks.
- Month 2–3: Full recovery. Normal walking, shopping, travel.
Cost of RoboLens FT3D in Chandigarh
RoboLens FT3D knee resurfacing in Chandigarh typically costs between ₹2 lakh and ₹3.5 lakh depending on whether partial or total resurfacing is performed and the implant selected. As a less invasive procedure than total knee replacement, the hospital stay is shorter (2–3 days vs 3–5 days) which also reduces total cost. Dr TS Gill provides complete, transparent pricing during the consultation — there are no hidden costs.
Frequently Asked Questions — RoboLens FT3D
Is RoboLens FT3D the same as robotic knee replacement?
RoboLens FT3D can be used for both partial resurfacing and total knee replacement. The FT3D system refers to the robotic platform; the extent of surgery (partial or total) depends on the degree of arthritis present.
Why is RoboLens FT3D better — no CT scan means less information?
This is a common question. RoboLens FT3D collects MORE information than CT-based systems — because it maps the knee in the operating theatre with actual soft tissue tensions applied, rather than relying on a static scan. A CT taken 3–4 weeks before surgery cannot reflect how the knee behaves on the operating table.
Which is better — RoboLens FT3D or Stryker MAKO?
Both are excellent robotic systems. The key difference is timing: RoboLens FT3D maps the knee in real time; MAKO uses pre-operative CT data. For patients who prefer to avoid a CT scan and want the most current, intraoperative data guiding their surgery, RoboLens FT3D offers a distinct clinical advantage.
Where can I get RoboLens FT3D surgery in North India?
Dr TS Gill’s clinic in Chandigarh is the only centre in North India currently performing RoboLens FT3D knee surgery. Patients travel from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Delhi, and Uttarakhand for this procedure.
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