Chennai, July 3, 2026: Marking a landmark achievement in precision orthopaedics, Prashanth Hospitals, Velachery, today honoured Dr. Arumugam S, Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement Specialist and Head – Department of Robotic Joint Reconstruction, for his landmark achievement of becoming South India’s first orthopaedic surgeon to successfully complete 1,000 robotic knee replacement surgeries. The recognition was presented by Padma Shri Dr. Mayilvahanan Natarajan, Senior Orthopaedic Surgeon and Former Vice-Chancellor of Dr. M.G.R. Medical University to Dr. Arumugam S in the presence of Guest of Honour Actor & Producer Ms. Radikaa Sarathkumar, Dr. C. Geetha Haripriya, Chairperson – Prashanth Group of Hospitals, Dr. G. Gopalaswamy, Managing Director- Prashanth Group of Hospitals, Dr. Prashanth Krishna, Director- Prashanth Group of Hospitals, Dr. Samhitha Moturi, Director- Prashanth Group of Hospitals and other dignitaries.
The event also celebrated the impact of advanced joint replacement procedures, with over 20 patients across age groups who had undergone robotic-assisted knee replacement surgeries walking the ramp to showcase their restored mobility, confidence and ability to return to everyday activities. Actor & Producer Ms. Radikaa Sarathkumar joined the patients as the showstopper, encouraging them and celebrating their journey towards improved mobility and independence.
Building on this milestone, Prashanth Hospitals announced the expansion of its robotic surgery capabilities with the addition of its second 4th Generation VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution, further strengthening its commitment towards precision-driven orthopaedic care. The achievement marks a significant milestone in Prashanth Hospitals’ robotic orthopaedic journey.
Commenting on the occasion, Dr. C. Geetha Haripriya, Chairperson – Prashanth Group of Hospitals, said, “At Prashanth Hospitals, our journey has always been centred around making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Over the years, we have had the privilege of helping countless families through our advanced fertility care and creating moments of hope and happiness for them. Today, orthopaedics represents another important chapter in this journey, where we are helping people regain something equally precious — their mobility, independence and confidence. The milestone of completing 1,000 robotic-assisted knee replacement surgeries reflects the dedication of our doctors, the trust of our patients and our continued focus on bringing advanced medical technologies that can truly transform lives. Through innovation, expertise and compassionate care, we remain committed to helping people live healthier, more active lives.”
Sharing his views, Padma Shri Dr. Mayilvahanan Natarajan, Senior Orthopaedic Surgeon and Former Vice-Chancellor of Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, said, “A milestone of 1,000 successful robotic knee replacement surgeries is not an ordinary achievement. It requires immense dedication, precision, experience and a strong commitment towards improving patient outcomes. Dr. Arumugam’s achievement is truly commendable and reflects his surgical expertise, along with Prashanth Hospitals’ vision of adopting advanced technologies to transform joint replacement care. This milestone is a significant step forward for the field of orthopaedics in South India.”
Speaking on the achievement, Dr. Arumugam S, Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement Specialist and Head – Department of Robotic Joint Reconstruction, Prashanth Hospitals, said, “Every successful knee replacement is about giving a patient the confidence to walk without pain and return to the life they love. Completing 1,000 robotic knee replacement surgeries is a deeply humbling milestone, made possible by the trust of our patients, the unwavering support of my colleagues and the advanced precision offered by the VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution. Robotic technology allows us to personalise every procedure with greater accuracy, resulting in improved alignment, faster recovery and consistently better functional outcomes. We remain committed to delivering world-class joint replacement care while continually raising the benchmark for orthopaedic excellence in South India.”
Adding to this, Dr. Prashanth Krishna G, Director – Prashanth Group of Hospitals, said, “At Prashanth Hospitals, our focus has always been on making advanced healthcare accessible and meaningful for every patient. Robotic-assisted surgery has changed the way joint replacements are planned and performed by enabling greater precision and personalised care. The addition of our second 4th Generation VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution is another step towards strengthening our capabilities and helping more patients regain mobility, independence and confidence. Technology, when combined with clinical expertise, has the power to truly transform lives.”
Commenting on the launch, Ms. Radikaa Sarathkumar, Chief Guest, said, “Being part of this celebration has been truly special. Mobility is something we often take for granted until it becomes a challenge, and seeing patients walk with confidence again is a reminder of the impact meaningful healthcare can create. The work being done by Prashanth Hospitals in bringing advanced treatments and helping people return to an active life is truly remarkable. I am happy to be part of this celebration and to witness the strength and positivity of every patient here today.”
The hospital’s robotic knee replacement programme was inaugurated by Padma Shri Dr. Mayilvahanan Natarajan in the year 2023 and was further strengthened with the introduction of the advanced 4th Generation VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution, enabling personalised and technology-led knee replacement procedures. In just three years since the programme’s inception, Dr. S. Arumugam has successfully completed over 1,000 robotic-assisted knee replacement surgeries.
Having earlier become Chennai’s first hospital to successfully complete over 500 robotic knee replacement surgeries using the VELYS™ system, Prashanth Hospitals has now crossed the landmark of 1,000 robotic-assisted knee replacement procedures, reinforcing its focus on advancing joint replacement care through innovation and clinical expertise.
About Prashanth Hospitals: Prashanth Hospitals is a multidisciplinary hospital that provides sophisticated and dedicated healthcare services by professionally trained experts. Prashanth Super-specialty Hospital at Velachery and Kolathur is one of the best- and well-known multi- specialty hospitals in Chennai. These facilities have well trained and skilled nursing staff who can take good care of the patients. The vision is to become an internationally renowned medical institute by providing excellent health care services to the patients, and the mission is to maintain the trust of the patient by providing good quality of health care. The values on which Prashanth Super-specialty Hospitals function are quality of care, respect, competence, the effectiveness of the treatment, safety, and creating health awareness among the people. Prashanth Super- specialty Hospitals also provides various health care packages for check-ups and diagnosis of any ailment and their treatments.
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