By Dr. Hardik M Shah (Medical Director, MS Orthopedic, FRCS Germany) · Medically reviewed by Dr. Swagat M Shah (FIAAS UK) · Published May 4, 2026
The future of knee replacement is here.
Introducing the VELYS Robotic System by Johnson & Johnson at DHS Multispecialty Hospital. Experience precision-driven surgery with:
- ✓ Less pain
- ✓ Smaller incisions
- ✓ Faster recovery
- ✓ Better outcomes
Advanced technology combined with expert care — helping patients get back to life, faster. 📍 Now available in Ahmedabad.
Patients in Ahmedabad now have access to robotic-assisted knee replacement at DHS Multispecialty Hospital, Gurukul. We have introduced the VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution from Johnson & Johnson DePuy Synthes — an imageless robotic platform that delivers sub-millimetre accuracy, faster recovery, and the proven J&J Attune knee implant, all without the pre-operative CT scan that older systems require.
For the people of Ahmedabad — across Gurukul, Vastrapur, Drive-In, Satellite, Bodakdev, Memnagar, Thaltej, Sabarmati and Naranpura — this means a knee replacement programme that is closer to home, technically state-of-the-art, and led by a team that has performed over 15,000 knee surgeries.
Why we brought robotic knee replacement to DHS
For decades, knee replacement in India was a manual procedure: a skilled surgeon, conventional jigs, and instinct refined over thousands of cases. Outcomes were good — but small alignment errors of 2°, 3°, or 4° were common, and over a 20-year horizon they translated into earlier wear, more revision surgery, and less natural-feeling knees.
Robotic-assisted joint replacement closes that gap. The robot does not perform the surgery — the surgeon does. What the robot adds is a real-time, computer-verified plan and an instrument that cuts bone within a tightly controlled boundary. That is why independent 2026 data on VELYS reports up to 98% alignment accuracy, with implants positioned within 1° of plan.
What is the VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution?
VELYS is a robotic platform developed by Johnson & Johnson DePuy Synthes, designed for total knee replacement and paired with the J&J Attune knee implant system. It is the fastest-growing robotic knee platform in India since its November 2022 launch, with thousands of cases performed across the country.
What makes VELYS different from older platforms (Mako by Stryker, ROSA by Zimmer Biomet) is that it is imageless:
- No pre-operative CT scan. No extra radiation. No CT-scan cost or scheduling delay before surgery.
- Intra-operative anatomy mapping. Specialised probes register your knee's bone landmarks and ligament tension during the procedure itself.
- Real-time ligament balance. Software models how your knee will move once the implant is placed, and the surgeon refines the plan accordingly.
- Sub-millimetre robotic accuracy. The robotic arm guides the bone cuts within tight tolerances that human hands alone cannot match.
Helping patients get back to life, faster
For someone considering knee replacement in Ahmedabad, the four benefits we highlighted in our launch announcement — less pain, smaller incisions, faster recovery, better outcomes — translate into a clear, day-by-day timeline:
- Standing and walking aided on the day of surgery — most VELYS patients are up the same day.
- Hospital discharge in 2–3 days.
- Walking without aids in 1–2 weeks.
- Return to normal activities including driving in 4–6 weeks.
- Full recovery and complete range of motion in 3–4 months.
- Cashless treatment with most major Indian health insurance providers and TPAs.
Smaller incisions and computer-verified ligament balance mean less soft-tissue trauma, less post-operative pain, and less time on a walker. For our older patients — and we treat many — the imageless workflow is a quiet but real advantage. There is no separate hospital trip for a CT scan, no additional radiation exposure, and the pre-surgery preparation moves faster.
Who performs robotic knee replacement at DHS?
The DHS robotic knee replacement programme is led by Dr. Hardik M Shah (Medical Director, MBBS Gold Medal, MS Orthopedic, FRCS Germany) and Dr. Swagat M Shah (Director, MS Ortho, DNB Ortho, FIAAS UK). Together, our team has performed 15,000+ knee replacements across multiple platforms with a 95%+ patient-satisfaction rate.
Dr. Hardik Shah is one of the leading knee replacement surgeons in Ahmedabad, with over 14 years of experience and specialised certification in robotic-assisted surgery. Dr. Swagat Shah is a Fellow of the International Association of Arthroscopy and Sports surgeons (FIAAS, UK) and brings deep expertise in both knee and shoulder reconstruction.
Who is a candidate for robotic knee replacement?
Robotic knee replacement is suited to most patients who would benefit from a conventional knee replacement — but particularly those who:
- Have advanced osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis with persistent pain and stiffness despite medication, physiotherapy, and injections.
- Have post-traumatic joint damage from an old injury that limits day-to-day activity.
- Prefer a more accurate, computer-verified surgical plan with potentially better long-term implant survival.
- Wish to avoid the pre-operative CT scan and extra radiation associated with older robotic platforms.
Whether you are the right candidate for robotic surgery, manual surgery, partial replacement, or non-surgical management is best decided in a face-to-face consultation. We do not push every patient toward the robot; we recommend it where it adds clinical value.
Easy to reach — wherever you are in Ahmedabad
DHS Multispecialty Hospital is located at 18 Sunrise Park Society, Vastrapur Lake — Drive in Link Road, Gurukul, Ahmedabad 380052. We are reachable within minutes from:
- Vastrapur Lake and the surrounding residential pockets
- Drive-In Cinema on Drive-In Road
- Satellite, Bodakdev, Thaltej via SG Highway and Drive-In Road
- Memnagar, Naranpura, Sabarmati via Drive-In Link Road
- SG Highway from Sarkhej, Bopal, and beyond
Free patient parking is available on-site, and we offer 24/7 ambulance services across the city.
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Read the full VELYS guide Book Appointment Call +91 9081610444About this article. Written by Dr. Hardik M Shah, Medical Director and lead orthopedic surgeon at DHS Multispecialty Hospital, and medically reviewed by Dr. Swagat M Shah, Director and senior orthopedic surgeon. Statistics on VELYS alignment accuracy and patient outcomes are drawn from independent 2026 clinical data and the surgical experience of the DHS orthopedic team.