Geisinger brings Mako robotic-arm-assisted joint replacement surgery to greater Lewistown and State College areas
LEWISTOWN, Pa. – Geisinger is introducing Mako robotic-arm-assisted joint replacement technology to Geisinger Lewistown Hospital, making it the only provider in Mifflin, Centre, Juniata and Huntingdon counties to offer Mako surgery. Consultations for Mako robotic joint replacement are available at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital and Geisinger Gray’s Woods with surgeries taking place at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital.
Orthopaedic surgeons Michael Sobolewski, D.O., and Suresh Patil, M.D., are both certified to perform Mako total hip, total knee and partial knee replacement surgeries and are thrilled to offer this joint replacement option to their patients.
“The Mako system provides extreme accuracy when placing the new joint, allowing patients to have a smaller incision, less post-operative pain and the ability to return earlier to activities they once enjoyed,” Dr. Sobolewski said.
The minimally invasive Mako system transforms the way joint replacement surgery is performed. Mako technology allows surgeons to create each patient’s surgical plan before entering the operating room using a virtual 3-D model and enables even greater accuracy during surgery. In most patients, this translates into a better and longer-performing joint, less discomfort and a quicker recovery.
“With Mako, we can provide each patient with a personalized surgical experience based on their specific diagnosis and anatomy,” said Michael Suk, M.D., chair of the Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute. “We are pleased to expand this advanced technology to our patients and communities in the Juniata Valley, Huntingdon and Centre County areas.”
In 2019, Geisinger surgeons performed nearly 400 Mako joint replacement surgeries at Geisinger hospitals in northeast and central Pennsylvania, decreasing the length of post-surgical hospital stay for patients.
“We are excited to bring this advanced robotic technology to our community,” said Kirk Thomas, chief administrative officer of Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. “Adding Mako to our already robust orthopaedic care services demonstrates our continued commitment to provide high-quality, convenient care right here in the heart of central Pennsylvania.”
For more information about Mako, call 717-297-6393 or visit geisinger.org/Meet-Mako.
About Geisinger
Geisinger is among the nation’s leading providers of value-based care, serving 1.2 million people in urban and rural communities across Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915 by philanthropist Abigail Geisinger, the non-profit system generates $10 billion in annual revenues across 134 care sites - including 10 hospital campuses, and Geisinger Health Plan, with 600,000 members in commercial and government plans. The Geisinger College of Health Sciences educates more than 5,000 medical professionals annually and conducts more than 1,400 clinical research studies. With 26,000 employees, including 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger is among Pennsylvania’s largest employers with an estimated economic impact of $14 billion to the state’s economy. On March 31, 2024, Geisinger became the first member of Risant Health, a new nonprofit charitable organization created to expand and accelerate value-based care across the country. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.
