ILS Hospitals Introduces MAKO Robotic-Arm Assisted Joint Replacement Surgeries

Kolkata, 22nd March, 2025: ILS Hospitals, one of India's leading multi-specialty tertiary care hospital chains, has introduced MAKO Robotic-Arm Assisted Joint Replacement Surgeries, bringing a new level of precision and innovation to orthopedic procedures. The launch marks a significant milestone in advanced healthcare, promising improved surgical outcomes and faster recovery for patients undergoing knee and hip replacements.

A press conference was held to announce this groundbreaking advancement, attended by key experts in the medical field. Present at the occasion were Dr Om Tantia, Medical Director & Head, Department of Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery & Founder, ILS Group of Hospitals, Dr Siddharth Gupta, Consultant Orthopaedic, Joint Replacement, and Sports Injury Surgeon at ILS Hospitals, Dr Vishal Goyal, Group Chief Operating Officer, GPT Healthcare Limited, Mr Debashis Dhar, Senior Vice President & Chief Business Development, GPT Healthcare Limited & Dr Mohua Golder, Chief Operating Officer, ILS Hospitals - Howrah.

“The introduction of this advanced technology at ILS Hospitals marks a significant step forward in joint replacement procedures. MAKO’s approach ensures minimal soft tissue damage, greater accuracy in implant placement and faster recovery for patients. Our commitment has always been to bring the most advanced medical innovations to our patients, and this technology allows us to offer world-class orthopedic care right here in Kolkata.” stated Dr Om Tantia, Medical Director & Head, Department of Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery & Founder, ILS Group of Hospitals.

With the adoption of MAKO Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery, ILS Hospitals continues to set new benchmarks in healthcare innovation. By integrating cutting-edge robotic technology with expert surgical care, the hospital reinforces its commitment to providing advanced, patient-centric treatment solutions. The introduction of this revolutionary technology is expected to reshape joint replacement procedures and significantly enhance patient outcomes in India.

About ILS Hospitals:

GPT Healthcare Limited is the healthcare wing of the GPT Group. Currently, it owns and operates 560+ beds across 4 state-of-the-art, multi-specialty hospitals under the brand name “ILS Hospitals” at Salt Lake, Dumdum, Howrah (West Bengal), Agartala (Tripura) & soon to be open at Raipur (Chhattisgarh). ILS Hospitals is technically and financially viable and regarded as one the most reputable institution in the Eastern part of the country.  It is under the leadership of Dr. Om Tantia, Founder and Director of the Institute of Laparoscopic Surgery. ILS Hospitals is a pioneer of laparoscopic surgery in Eastern India offering high-end laparoscopic surgery for a range of illnesses and diagnoses. Recently, ILS Hospitals Salt Lake achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing over 500 robotic surgeries. The bariatric department of ILS Hospitals has been awarded the Centre of Excellence by SRC and OSSI and Dr. Om Tantia as the Surgeon of Excellence.