KUCHING, 7 July 2025 - KPJ Kuching Specialist Hospital (“KPJ Kuching”) has completed its 1,111th robotic-assisted Total Knee Replacement (“TKR”), marking a key milestone in the hospital’s commitment to precision surgery and improved patient outcomes.

The 1,111th procedure reflects KPJ Kuching’s sustained focus on clinical excellence and its leadership in robotic-assisted joint replacement within KPJ Healthcare. The achievement builds on the hospital’s recent recognition as Orthopaedic Service Provider of the Year - Asia-Pacific 2025 at the GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific Awards, which acknowledged its innovation, surgical outcomes and patient care standards.

The robotic-assisted procedures are performed using the ROSA® Knee System by Zimmer Biomet and the VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution by Johnson & Johnson. These systems support greater surgical accuracy, faster recovery and improved long-term mobility, especially for patients with chronic knee pain or advanced osteoarthritis.

Chin Keat Chyuan, President and Managing Director of KPJ Healthcare said, “This achievement at KPJ Kuching reflects the strength of our network-wide focus on quality, innovation and subspecialty development. Under the KPJ Health System, we are advancing high-impact clinical programmes that deliver better outcomes for our patients. Guided by our purpose of Care for Life, we remain committed to expanding access to technology-driven, personalised care across our hospitals.”

Dr. Lee Woo Guan, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and pioneer of robotic knee surgery at KPJ Kuching said, “Each knee represents a person regaining their ability to move confidently and live independently. Robotic technology like ROSA and VELYS has helped us personalise each procedure with greater precision and consistency, which directly translates into better outcomes and faster recovery for our patients.”

The robotic programme has enabled KPJ Kuching to achieve lower complication rates, shorter hospital stays and higher levels of patient satisfaction. More patients are now opting for robotic-assisted procedures as part of their care journey, particularly for improved mobility and long-term joint health.

KPJ Healthcare continues to strengthen its investment in robotic technology, clinical leadership and subspecialty services as part of its transformation journey. These efforts align with the Group’s strategy to integrate care delivery, education and research, as well as to raise the overall standard of care across Malaysia.

For more information about KPJ Kuching, visit www.kpjhealth.com.my/kuching