The London-based orthopedic giant designed its Cori XT handheld robotic platform to cover all orthopedic needs. Those include revision knee, hip and anatomic and reverse shoulder procedures. The company designed Cori Xt to meet the unique needs of hospitals and ambulatory surgery center (ASC) settings.
Smith+Nephew said its early first cases represent the first use of Cori XT across both knee and shoulder arthroplasty. It said the cases mark an important milestone in the introduction of its latest handheld robotics technology. The company unveiled enhancements to the Cori platform at AAOS earlier this year. It designed the technology to support and enhance surgeon expertise while preserving surgeon control, clinical judgment and efficient workflows.
Advances in handheld robotics at Smith+Nephew come as Stryker also rolls out its own handheld Mako offering.
“These first clinical cases reflect close collaboration with surgeon partners and our commitment to introducing handheld robotics in a thoughtful and practical way,” said Mayank Shandil, Smith+Nephew SVP, global marketing, Orthopaedics and Robotics. “Our skill amplified approach focuses on supporting surgical accuracy while enabling surgeons to work efficiently and confidently within their preferred workflows.”
More about the Smith+Nephew Cori XT system
Smith+Nephew designed Cori XT to provide the benefits of robotic assistance while preserving the efficiency and familiarity of established surgical workflows.
The company says the system’s handheld form factor delivers access to robotic guidance and execution support. Meanwhile, it manages to avoid disrupting procedural flow or adding operational complexity in the operating room.
Smith+Nephew said it aims for Cori XT to enhance accuracy while maintaining surgical control, tactile feedback and decision-making. It integrates naturally into how surgeons already operate to support consistent execution without requiring changes to setup or workflow.
Additionally, the system’s compact footprint and mobility make Cori XT well-suited for use across both hospital and ASC environments. It integrates with the company’s Coriograph pre-operative planning and modeling services as well. This can support patient‑specific planning while enabling efficient intraoperative execution.
The cases for Cori XT
Dr. Christopher Klifto led the team that performed the first shoulder arthroplasty cases using Cori XT at Duke Health. Klifto utilized the handheld system in combination with the Aetos shoulder system.
Smith+Nephew said Cori Shoulder offers a complete robotic procedure. It supports handheld robotic execution of the humerus and glenoid across both anatomic and reverse procedures.
“The Cori Shoulder workflow was streamlined and efficient; registration and planning were seamless; and the post‑op x‑rays matched our pre‑op planning,” said Klifto. “A proud moment for the team and an exciting milestone for shoulder robotics.”
Building on this, Dr. Bertrand Kaper completed the first Cori XT shoulder arthroplasty cases in an ASC setting. Those cases took place at the North Valley Surgery Center in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Smith+Nephew said these cases expand the use of Cori XT across care environments. It also highlights the system’s versatility and fit in the fast-growing setting, as well as handheld robotics’ usefulness in shoulder arthroplasty.
“It is a privilege to be part of this transformative effort to bring the accuracy of robotic technology to the surgical treatment of shoulder arthritis. The use of Cori handheld robotics allows us to merge advanced technology with surgical expertise to deliver personalized care for shoulder surgery,” Kaper said. “As we have witnessed with our knee replacement patients, robotic technology enhances the potential for patient recovery and implant longevity. I am confident that these innovations will become the standard for helping our patients who are dealing with the pain and disability of shoulder arthritis.”
Dr. Ran Schwarzkopf performed the first knee replacement cases with Cori XT at NYU Langone Health. The cases mark the first clinical use of Cori XT in knee arthroplasty, the company said.
