New Delhi, July 2025 : In a landmark moment for India’s orthopaedic community, a live Robotic Direct Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement (DAA THR) surgery was successfully performed during the prestigious “Current Concepts in Arthroplasty (CCA) 2025” conference held at AIIMS, New Delhi.
A renowned orthopaedic surgeon and former AIIMS alumnus took center stage as a live operating faculty, performing the cutting-edge robotic procedure in front of a packed audience of arthroplasty experts and aspiring surgeons from across the country. The event was not just a showcase of skill and technology, but also a powerful testament to the surgeon’s professional evolution since receiving the Best Case Presentation award in 2021 at AIIMS for work on DAA in Bilateral Ankylosed Hip.




Highlights from the Event:
- Venue: AIIMS, New Delhi : India’s apex institution for medical education and healthcare.
- Occasion: CCA 2025 – India’s premier conference on advancements in joint replacement.
- Procedure: Robotic Direct Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement (DAA THR).
- Audience: Full house of Indian arthroplasty leaders and young orthopaedic professionals.
- Personal Milestone: Return to AIIMS after four years, transitioning from award-winning presenter to live surgical faculty.
The event was made possible through the leadership and guidance of Dr. Vijay Kumar, Dr. Ravi Mittal, and the entire AIIMS and CCA 2025 team, whose continued efforts foster an environment of growth, mentorship, and innovation for India’s orthopaedic community.



This moment not only highlighted the advancements in robotic orthopaedic surgery but also reaffirmed AIIMS’ role in nurturing talent and setting new benchmarks in medical excellence.