Monaco’s orthopaedic landscape has taken a decisive technological leap with the arrival of “Rosa”, a state-of-the-art surgical robot officially introduced on Friday, November 28, at the IM2S clinic in the presence of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II. The system marks a new chapter for the institute, which has been steadily integrating advanced medical tools to sharpen precision and improve patient outcomes.
Rosa is designed to support surgeons during full knee replacement procedures, a growing area of demand as populations age and joint-related conditions rise. Before an operation begins, the robot carries out a meticulous analysis of the patient’s bone structure, creating a 3D model of the knee. During surgery, it guides the practitioner with real-time data, ensuring the implant is positioned with a level of accuracy that would be far more difficult to achieve unaided.
Clinicians say this enhanced precision can translate into quicker recovery times, more natural post-operative mobility and longer-lasting prostheses — benefits that could significantly reduce the need for revision surgery later in life. The IM2S team has also emphasised that Rosa is not a replacement for medical expertise but an ally, effectively acting as a digital co-pilot rather than a substitute pair of hands.
The introduction of the robot fits into a wider push within Monaco to promote cutting-edge healthcare and strengthen the Principality’s reputation for medical excellence. With Rosa now installed and ready for use, IM2S expects to broaden its surgical capabilities and offer patients a treatment experience that combines high-calibre human expertise with some of the most advanced technology available in modern orthopaedics.
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