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Sunnybrook study: robotic-assisted knee replacement associated with double the risk of major complications

A Sunnybrook-led study found robotic-assisted total knee replacement associated with double the risk of major surgical complications compared to conventional methods. Study conducted in Ontario, Canada. Published in Arthroplasty Journal.

Occurred 2026-04-01 · da Vinci (and Ion) at South Korea · Intuitive Surgical · South Korea · Surgical robots

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  1. https://research.sunnybrook.ca/2026/04/robotic-assisted-knee-replacement-surgery-showing-higher-rate-of-complications/

Status history

  • Active · 2026-07-03 · agent:depth

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What happened in Sunnybrook study: robotic-assisted knee replacement associated with double the risk of major complications?
A Sunnybrook-led study found robotic-assisted total knee replacement associated with double the risk of major surgical complications compared to conventional methods. Study conducted in Ontario, Canada. Published in Arthroplasty Journal.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on April 1, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in Sunnybrook study: robotic-assisted knee replacement associated with double the risk of major complications?
da Vinci (and Ion) by Intuitive Surgical is the recorded robot involved in this incident at South Korea.
Has anyone responded to Sunnybrook study: robotic-assisted knee replacement associated with double the risk of major complications?
No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of Sunnybrook study: robotic-assisted knee replacement associated with double the risk of major complications?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-14

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Last reviewed 2026-07-14

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