First robotic knee surgery in Caribbean performed in Cayman Islands

Health City Cayman Islands has completed the English-speaking Caribbean’s first robotic knee replacement surgery using the Smith & Nephew CORI Surgical System.

The new surgical system provides real-time imaging and 3D digital modeling capabilities, allowing surgeons to customize implant placement to each patient’s specific anatomy.

This technology aims to enable faster recovery, improved mobility, and more natural results for patients undergoing partial or total knee replacements.

“By integrating real-time imaging and planning, we can improve outcomes and elevate the standard of care we provide,” said Dr. Binoy Chattuparambil, Senior Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Clinical Director at Health City.

The CORI system offers a three-dimensional view of the knee, helping surgeons select implant sizes and develop surgical plans to optimize movement and function.

For patients with early to mid-stage osteoarthritis, the system can perform partial knee replacements, while total knee replacement options are available for advanced cases.

This development comes as the region faces increasing challenges from osteoarthritis, which is being exacerbated by rising rates of obesity and diabetes across Latin America and the Caribbean.

The implementation of the CORI Surgical System follows Health City’s 2022 partnership with OceanMed, when they introduced robotic laparoscopic surgeries using the da Vinci X surgical system to the Cayman Islands.

Health City Cayman Islands is accredited by Joint Commission International and is the largest private hospital in the Caribbean to receive Enterprise Accreditation as part of the Narayana Health Group.