Staten Island Hospital Adds Robot‑Assisted Knee Surgery

Location:
Northwell Staten Island University Hospital – Ocean Breeze, Staten Island

The Innovation

• System: CORI Surgical System from Smith+Ne­phew
• How it works: Builds a live 3‑D image of the patient’s knee during surgery, eliminating preoperative X‑ray or CT scans.
• Customization: Surgeons can adjust ligament tension in real time and tailor the procedure to each patient’s anatomy.

Key Benefits

• Faster Recovery: Many patients now leave home the same day, compared to longer stays in earlier surgeries.
• Precision: The robot improves implant placement accuracy.
• Data‑Driven Future Care: Enables collection of outcomes data to refine techniques.

Launch Highlights

• Ribbon‑cutting ceremony at the Prince’s Bay campus.
• Hospital leaders emphasized the move as a forward‑looking investment in community care.

Early Results

Both surgeons reported enhanced precision and new research opportunities.

Outlook

With an aging, active population, the demand for knee replacements is expected to rise. Advanced tools like the CORI system are poised to become increasingly vital for delivering high‑quality, efficient care.