Robot-assisted knee replacement procedure performed at hospital in Tianjin

A surgeon guides the Mako robotic arm during a knee replacement surgery at Beichen Hospital of Nankai University in north China's Tianjin, Sept. 24, 2026. Doctors at Beichen Hospital of Nankai University in Tianjin performed a robot-assisted knee replacement procedure on Thursday.

The procedure was assisted by the Mako robotic arm, which works with a patient-specific 3D CT-based surgical plan.

According to doctors at the hospital, robot-assisted surgery can improve surgical precision and allow for more personalized treatment, while potentially reducing surgical risks and supporting postoperative recovery. (Photos: Xinhua)