Kazakhstan Introduces AI-Powered Robotic System for Orthopedic Surgeries

Astana, The Gulf Observer: The National Scientific Traumatology and Orthopedics Center in Kazakhstan’s capital has introduced a new robotic system equipped with artificial intelligence elements to enhance the planning and performance of orthopedic surgeries, according to media reports.

The high-tech MISSO system was officially handed over with the participation of Ambassador of India to Kazakhstan Shri Y. K. Sailas Thangal, who underscored the steady progress of Kazakhstan-India cooperation in the field of medical technologies. He also expressed readiness to further expand exchanges of expertise and collaboration between the two countries in healthcare innovation.

Director of the center Olzhas Bekarissov said the implementation of the robotic system is expected to significantly improve the precision of surgical procedures and broaden access to advanced orthopedic care for patients across the country.

According to Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Healthcare, approximately 18,000 joint replacement surgeries are performed annually, while the actual demand exceeds 120,000 operations. Officials noted that the introduction of robotic technologies is anticipated to enhance treatment quality and support the standardization of surgical procedures nationwide.

Earlier reports indicated that the Government of Kazakhstan plans to revise funding allocations in the healthcare and education sectors as part of broader reform efforts.

Kazakhstan has already made notable progress in high-tech medicine. Last November, the country successfully performed its first robot-assisted heart surgery—also the first of its kind in Central Asia—at the Medical Center Hospital of the Kazakhstan Presidential Affairs Administration in Astana, marking a milestone in the region’s medical history.