The ROSA robot comes to Queen's Medical Center

Robotic precision was never supposed to be a boutique feature. When the ROSA® platform became available at The Queen's Medical Center — Hawai‘i's largest hospital — it closed the gap between the two kinds of joint replacement patients: healthy candidates who fly through same-day outpatient surgery, and patients whose medical conditions, complex anatomy, or revision situations call for hospital-level support. Both now get the same 3D planning and sub-millimeter execution.

ROSA builds its surgical plan from standard X-rays — no CT required — and gives the surgeon live feedback on alignment, component position, and soft-tissue balance throughout the operation. For the complex cases that gravitate to Queen's (significant deformity, prior hardware, fragile bone), that intraoperative verification matters even more than in routine joints. Dr. Morton, certified across four robotic platforms, uses the technology across his hip and knee practice.

The practical upshot for patients: venue choice no longer trades away technology. Healthy candidates keep the same-day outpatient experience; patients directed to Queen's by health, complexity, or insurance keep robotic precision. Where your surgery belongs is decided with you at consultation — what stays constant is how carefully it's planned and executed.