Melittaklinik’s approach has always been oriented toward excellence: to offer the highest precision in procedures, we have chosen robotic surgery. We are proud to be the only facility in South Tyrol to use a revolutionary robotic device for hip and knee surgery, which allows us to operate with unique rigor and accuracy, reducing the invasiveness of procedures and promoting subsequent recovery.
Robotic orthopedic surgery for hip and knee at Melittaklinik in Bolzano
Technology and expertise for unique patient-centered care
Robotic surgery means continuous innovation and updating
Melittaklinik’s robotic surgery department reflects our commitment to cutting-edge technologies. Our staff are trained and regularly updated according to strict protocols to use the equipment safely and effectively. The ultimate goal remains the patient: to offer a care experience capable of significantly improving quality of life after surgery.
Technology and research integrated into safe clinical protocols
Privacy, expertise and comfort for a truly personalized clinical pathway
Why choose Melittaklinik
Relying on our robotic surgery department dedicated to hip and knee ensures a stay in an environment designed to provide excellent care built around the patient’s needs. Our clinic has been designed to offer modern and refined settings; the rooms are quiet, comfortable and bright. Staff are discreet and attentive, and organizational efficiency is an important element in the care pathway.
A stay in our robotic surgery department is an experience marked by tranquility and privacy.
”High surgical expertise combined with trust and discretion
Maximum precision for hip and knee
Melittaklinik’s robotic surgery is a cutting-edge service
Our robotic surgery department focuses on orthopedic surgery, particularly hip and knee replacement. High-resolution imaging reproduces an accurate 3D model of the affected joint, allowing surgeons to perform a virtual, patient-specific surgical plan. During the operation the robotic arm guides the surgeon’s movements to perform precise cuts and position the implant to preserve healthy tissues as much as possible and make the procedure overall as minimally invasive as possible.
The clinical advantages of robotic surgery
The benefits of this minimally invasive procedure relate to the extremely precise methodology used, which allows greater personalization and preservation of healthy tissues. In addition, there are numerous postoperative benefits.
Patients experience a significant reduction in pain and prosthesis-related complications, limiting rejection. There is also less bone loss which, together with the previous factors, helps accelerate discharge times and therefore recovery. Thanks to this procedure, inpatient physiotherapy sessions are reduced as well as the time needed to straighten the leg.
A hip or knee operation performed with robotic surgery offers longer implant lifespan and better joint alignment, resulting overall in more precise and durable outcomes. For patients with advanced osteoarthritis or particular joint conditions, the approach offered by this department addresses individual needs with attention and dedicated care.
The professionalism of a multidisciplinary team
The robotic surgery department and team
Within Melittaklinik and the robotic surgery department, our team of specialists in advanced prosthetic orthopedics work daily in synergy with anesthetists, radiologists, pain therapy specialists and physiotherapists. From the preoperative assessment to postoperative rehabilitation care, the integrated pathway we offer stands out for continuous, dedicated assistance and attention to each patient.
Head of Department
Julian Lair
Team
Ulrich Crepaz-Eger
Erich Larcher
Lukas Johannes Valtiner
We put the most advanced technology at the service of every patient
Precision is the soul of trust
Robotic surgery at Melittaklinik is a high-profile procedure because it combines our specialists’ experience with technological precision and attention to detail and patient care.
Clinical studies in robot-assisted orthopedics
Interview with Dr. Julian Lair
Dr. Julian Lair explains the benefits of the new surgical robot.
Clinical study on total knee arthroplasty (knee TEP) - the artificial knee joint
Robotic-Arm Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty More Accurately Restored the Posterior Condylar Offset Ratio and the Insall-Salvati Index Compared to the Manual Technique; A Cohort-Matched Study
Publication: Surgical Technology International
Year: 2019
Clinical study on total knee arthroplasty (knee TEP) - the artificial knee joint
Robotic-arm assisted total knee arthroplasty demonstrated greater accuracy and precision to plan compared with manual techniques
Publication: Journal of Knee Surgury
Year: 2018
Clinical study on partial knee replacement - partial replacement of the knee joint
Improved accuracy of component positioning with robotic-assisted unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: data from a prospective, randomized controlled study
Publication: Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
Year: 2016
Clinical study on total hip arthroplasty (hip TEP) - the artificial hip joint
Accuracy of component positioning in 1980 total hip arthroplasties: a comparative analysis by surgical technique and mode of guidance
Publication: The Journal of Arthroplasty
Year: 2018
Clinical study on total hip arthroplasty (hip TEP) - the artificial hip joint
Variance in predicted cup size by 2-dimensional vs 3-dimensional computerized tomography-based templating in primary total hip arthroplasty
Publication: Arthroplasty Today
Year: 2017
Clinical study on total hip arthroplasty (hip TEP) - the artificial hip joint
Precision of acetabular cup placement in robotic integrated total hip arthroplasty
Publication: Hip International
Year: 2015
