By: 27 October 2026
Europe’s first robotic-assisted hip replacement performed using next-generation Mako technology at The Princess Grace Hospital

HCA Healthcare UK’s The Princess Grace Hospital has become the first hospital in Europe to perform a robotic-assisted hip replacement using Total Hip with Advanced Primary and Revision software on the hospital’s newly acquired Mako robotic system.

The milestone procedure was successfully performed by leading orthopaedic surgeon Professor Fares Haddad and marks an important advance in robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery across Europe.

The procedure also reflects HCA UK’s commitment to investing in leading-edge technologies that help surgeons perform procedures with greater precision and personalisation.

Professor Fares Haddad, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at The Princess Grace Hospital, said: “Hip replacement surgery relies on careful planning and precision to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients. The Mako system supports surgeons through advanced planning tools and detailed intraoperative guidance,