The Universitas Gadjah Mada Academic Hospital (RSA UGM) has reinforced its position as a pioneer in advanced healthcare services in Indonesia. RSA UGM officially launched robotic orthopedic services, a groundbreaking technology implemented for the first time in Indonesia.
Alongside the launch, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with strategic partner Tawada Healthcare (THC), marking a significant step in advancing technology-based healthcare services.
Director of RSA UGM, Dr. Darwito, emphasized that this collaboration is a tangible effort by RSA UGM to provide top-quality healthcare and achieve type-A hospital status by 2025.
“RSA UGM has come a long way, from its origins as an emergency clinic during the Merapi eruption to becoming a nationally recognized teaching hospital. With the launch of robotic orthopedic services, we are optimistic about achieving 1,000 surgeries per month, supported by our 202 top medical professionals,” he explained on Monday (Dec. 9) at Grha Sabha Pramana.
Dr. Darwito highlighted the importance of cross-faculty collaboration at UGM to optimize RSA UGM’s services.
“RSA UGM is an integral part of UGM that will continue synergizing with faculties to enhance public health and well-being. Let us support this significant milestone together,” he stated.
UGM Rector Professor Ova Emilia underscored RSA UGM’s role as a teaching hospital that addresses challenges in research and innovation.
Similar to leading hospitals abroad that closely collaborate with their universities, RSA UGM is envisioned to become a true model of a teaching hospital in Indonesia.
“We are addressing today’s healthcare needs and paving the way for the future through in-depth research and innovation,” said Rector Emilia.
The launch of this service marks a strategic step for RSA UGM to establish itself as a center of excellence in healthcare, particularly in oncology, cardiology, stroke care, maternal and child health, and health tourism.
Supported by state-of-the-art facilities such as hemodialysis centers, neurosurgery, and orthopedics, the robotic orthopedic services offer high precision in bone surgery, reduce the risk of errors, and accelerate patient recovery.
This technology is expected to provide effective solutions for complex cases such as bone trauma, joint replacement, and structural abnormalities.
Author: Rahma Khoirunnisa
Editor: Gusti Grehenson
Photographer: Firsto