Scientific Programme
Robotic Arthroplasty Meeting
We are pleased to announce the scientific programme for the Arthroplasty Congress on June 11–12.
The meeting will feature expert-led sessions on the latest advances in hip and knee arthroplasty,
including surgical techniques, innovations, and clinical outcomes.
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We look forward to welcoming you.
HIP Thursday 11 June 2026
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​12.30 Registration and welcome lunch amongst the exhibitors
13.55 Introduction Jan Vanlommel
Session 1: Technology Moderators: Jan Vanlommel & Kris Govaers
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14.00 New technology: history repeats? dr. Kris Govaers (AZ Blasius Dendermonde)
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14.15 Future of robotics Prof. dr. Pascal Kouyoumdjian (CHU Nimes)
14.30 Overview of current technology dr. Olivier Vinckier (AZ Delta Roeselare)
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​14.45 PSI in revision hip arthroplasty dr. Kris Govaers (AZ Blasius Dendermonde)
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15.00 Discussion
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15.15 BREAK Industry Session
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15.45 Coffee Break
Session 2 : Robotic Systems Moderators: Kris Govaers & Olivier Vinckier
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16.00 Imageless robotics: workflow and tips&tricks dr. John Van Overschelde (AZorg Aalst)
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16.15 Image based robotics with fluoroscopy: workflow and tips&tricks dr. Maxence Vandekerckhove (Orthoclinic Brugge)
16.30 Image based robotics with CT scan: workflow and tips&tricks Prof. dr. Pascal Kouyoumdijan (CHU Nimes)
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16.45 Discussion
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17.00 BREAK Industry Session
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Session 3 : Outcomes Moderators: Jan Vanlommel & Olivier Vinckier
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17.35 Navigation and robotics for revision hip arthroplasty dr. Stijn Ghijselings (UZ Leuven)
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17.45 Complications after robotic arthroplastry dr. Anthony Van Eeemeren (Orthoclinic Brugge)
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17.55 Personalized arthroplasty (there is no safe zone) dr. Jan Vanlommel (Orthoclinic Brugge)
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18.05 Discussion
18.15 Closing remarks & farewell Olivier Vinckier​​​​​
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KNEE Friday 12 June 2026
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08.00 Registration & Welcome
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08.30 Introduction Pieter-Jan Vandekerckhove
Session 1: Precision Alignment & Safe Zones Moderators: Thomas Luykcx & Heiko Graichen
08.40 Q&A & Interaction – Instructions for the interactive QR–code platform
08.45 Preventing complications in Robotic – TKA: defining the planes in TKA Prof. dr. Thomas Luyckx (AZ Delta Roeselare)
09.00 The Coronal Plane – Defining safe zones for varus/valgus component alignment dr. William Colyn (AZ Turnhout)
09.15 The Sagittal Plane – Mastering posterior slope and femoral flexion with robotic control dr. Hannes Vermue (AZ Delta Roeselare / UZ Gent)
09.30 The Axial Plane – Solving the rotational puzzle of the femur and tibia dr. Elliot Sappey-Marinier (France, Lyon)
09.45 Discussion 15'
​10.30 BREAK Industry Session
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11.10 Session 2: Advanced Balancing Strategies Moderators: Pieter-Jan Vandekerckhove & Elliot Sappey-Marinier
11.15 Understanding Balancing – Fundamental principles of soft tissue laxity Prof. dr. Jan Victor (UZ Gent)
11.35 Phenotype Integration – Incorporating phenotype laxity into your alignment strategy dr. Heiko Graichen (Switzerland, Bern)
12.00 Balancing the "Dark Side" – Tackling the third compartment in TKA Prof. dr. Thomas Luyckx (AZ Delta Roeselare)
12.15 Interactive Case Session: Real–time planning for Hyperextension, Fixed Varus, and Fixed Valgus
dr. Stijn Bartholomeeusen (AZ Herentals), dr. Lucas Beckers (Orthoclinic Brugge) & dr. Stefaan Van Onsem (AZ Alma)
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12.30 BREAK Industry Session
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13.40 Session 3: Partial Knee (UKA) & Specialised Arthroplasty Moderators: Thomas Luyckx & François Hardeman
13.45 Why RA–UKA? – Review of clinical and survival data dr. Pieter-Jan Vandekerckhove (Orthoclinic Brugge)
14.00 The Medial & Lateral UKA – Technical tips, pitfalls, and robotic execution
The Medial UKA dr. Geert Van Damme (Orthoclinic Brugge)
The Lateral UKA dr. Elliot Sappey-Marinier (France , Lyon)
14.20 Patellofemoral (PF) Replacement – Modern indications and robotic accuracy Prof. dr. Pascal Kouyoumdjian (France, Nîmes)
14.30 Transitioning from manual to robotic partial knees dr. Hendrik Aernout Zuiderbaan (Velsen, Nederland)
14.40 Discussion 15'
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14.55 Session 4: The Future – Revisions & Conversions Moderators: Jan Victor & P-J Vandekerckhove
15.00 RA–UKA to TKA – Managing the technical challenges of conversion surgery with robotics dr. François Hardeman (Jan Yperman)
15.10 Robotic Revision TKA – Restoring the joint line and managing bone loss in complex secondary cases –
First Experience in RA-Revision Surgery dr. Koen Defoort (Nijmegen, Nederland)
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15.30 Digital Twins and Robotic Arthroplasty: Closing the gap between surgical accuracy and patient outcome” Prof. Lennart Scheys (KU Leuven)
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15.45 Discussion 15'
16.OO Closing Remarks Thomas Luyckx
16.15 Farewell Drink – Networking in the exhibition hall
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