Dr. Thomas Aubert, FR: Elevating OR efficiency with robot-assisted surgery
At Hôpital de la Croix Saint-Simon in Paris, Dr. Thomas Aubert seamlessly integrated robot-assisted knee surgery, enhancing consistency, reducing team workload, and creating a smooth surgical rhythm. The team is now building on this foundation to increase OR throughput in flip rooms.
At Hôpital de la Croix Saint-Simon in Paris, Dr. Thomas Aubert has always been drawn to the question: How can surgical care be delivered efficiently without compromise?
After nearly a decade of performing navigated total knee replacement (TKR)s, he transitioned to robot-assisted surgery in June 2024, not as a radical shift, but as a natural evolution of a practice already rooted in precision and consistency.
Rather than disrupting his surgical flow, robot-assisted surgery became an enabler to elevate it. The integration was smooth and the impact immediate.
A rhythm that sets the pace for the team
Dr. Aubert’s approach to surgery is fast but never rushed. There is a clear cadence to his OR days: steady, focused and free from unnecessary stops or delays. The team around him has come to rely on this rhythm. Everyone knows what to expect. There is no confusion about roles and no idle moments waiting for the next step. Instead, there is momentum that keeps the OR moving forward with clarity and confidence.
From preparation to closure, each phase of the procedure is streamlined. But what stands out is not speed, it’s reproducibility. Consistency is a key part of what makes robot-assisted surgery under Dr. Aubert not only efficient but remarkably low stress.
His OR team notes that robot-assisted procedures feel lighter, both mentally and physically. Robot-assisted surgery has built on the consistency of navigated surgery by making each step even more streamlined and predictable.
The result is a day that feels easier and more intuitive, allowing everyone to stay focused and energized throughout each case.
Surgical flow as a foundation for excellence
Dr. Aubert’s OR flow was mapped and analyzed using the DEO.care digital twin platform. The data confirmed what his team already knew: this was a well-oiled system. His ability to coordinate the robot, patient and material preparation in parallel ensures that there is always progress being made. He sets the tone, and the pace, for the day.
The robot-assisted system itself has enabled an even greater level of planning precision. With a clearly defined clinical planning workflow, Dr. Aubert navigates surgical planning, resections, implant trial and placement with confidence and consistency. It’s not just about surgical outcomes, it’s about creating a work environment where efficiency enhances care and collaboration.
Next steps: Increasing throughput with DEO.care
Having successfully integrated robot-assisted surgery without disruption, Dr. Aubert is now looking to take his practice to the next level. Working in flip rooms, he is collaborating with DEO.care to further streamline processes and increase OR throughput.
By optimizing turnover time between patients and defining the right trigger points, Dr. Aubert aims to make his surgical days even more productive. This will allow more patients to benefit from his team’s expertise—without compromising the quality or rhythm they have established.
