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Hip arthroplasty is one of the most effective procedures for treating serious hip conditions, with the aim of relieving pain, restoring mobility and improving the patient’s quality of life.

In recent years, the development of surgical techniques and robotic technology has enabled even more precise, less traumatic and aesthetically more distinct procedures. Bikini hip arthroplasty, combined with anterior access and the use of the ROSA robotic system, falls within this framework.

What is a bikini incision?

The bikini incision utilizes a natural fold of skin on the anterior surface of the hip, resulting in the surgical incision becoming almost invisible after healing. The aesthetic result is particularly important for many patients, especially younger women, as the incision can be “hidden” under underwear or a swimsuit.

Although the main goal of any arthroplasty is the correct placement of the materials and the functional restoration of the hip, the aesthetic result is an additional element that is taken into account in the overall planning of the operation.

The importance of the anterior approach

The functionality of the operation is mainly associated with the anterior approach. With this specific technique, the surgeon approaches the joint by passing between the muscle groups, without cutting them.

This results in less tissue injury, less postoperative pain, reduced bleeding during surgery and a faster return of the patient to his daily life and work, especially during the first two months after the operation.

The anterior approach can also be particularly useful in obese patients, as the distance to the joint is shorter. When the distance is shorter, the incision can be smaller, as well as the overall surgical trauma, which contributes to reducing possible complications.

The role of the ROSA robotic system

The bikini incision offers a particularly good aesthetic result, while the anterior approach contributes to the functional result of the operation. For the optimal placement of the materials, the ROSA robotic system, available at the Athens Medical Center, is now also utilized.

During the surgery, an x-ray is taken, which is transferred to a screen through the robotic system software. With the help of the robotic arm, the arthroplasty prosthesis can be placed with great precision, at the millimeter level.

This precision is particularly important, as it contributes to reducing the likelihood of postoperative dislocation and to a better lifespan of the arthroplasty materials.

Accuracy and control of asymmetry

Another important advantage of the anterior approach is that the patient is in a supine position during the operation. This allows the surgeon to check and measure the lower extremities, thus reducing the risk of asymmetry after the arthroplasty.

In combination with the ROSA robotic system, this control can be performed with even greater precision, at the millimeter level, enhancing the safety and predictability of the final result.

A modern, comprehensive approach

Hip arthroplasty with bikini incision, anterior approach and robotic assistance combines three important elements: improved aesthetic result, lower surgical burden and high precision in the placement of materials.

This is a modern approach to hip arthroplasty, which utilizes the evolution of science and technology, aiming for a safe, functional and aesthetically distinctive result for the patient.