Newest Mako Smartrobotics™ System Used for First Time in the State Of Illinois for Total Joint Replacement Surgery

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. - Oct. 1, 2025 - PRLog -- Samuel Lake, M.D., is the first surgeon in Illinois to offer the Stryker Mako 4 System for Total Knee, Partial Knee and Total Hip at a free-standing ambulatory surgery center (ASC), Suburban Orthopaedics announced today.

Dr. Lake is a fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in complex hip and knee replacement surgery and is a partner at Suburban Orthopaedics. He has performed hundreds of robotic arm assisted hip and knee replacements in hospital and ASC settings and now has welcomed the opportunity to be the first surgeon in Illinois to offer his patients joint replacement surgery using the newest generation Stryker Mako 4 at Ashton Center for Day Surgery.

"With Mako SmartRobotics™, I can utilize a CT scan to create a personalized surgical plan based on each patient's unique anatomy before entering the operating room," said Dr. Lake. "During surgery, I can confirm my plan and make any necessary adjustments while guiding the robotic arm to execute the intended surgical plan. It's exciting to be able to offer this transformative technology across the joint replacement service line."

Mako SmartRobotics' 3D CT-based planning coupled with AccuStop™ haptic technology can help surgeons plan for better outcomes like less pain and quicker recovery times compared to manual surgery, helping patients get back to the things they love, quicker. Mako Systems combine Stryker's advanced robotic technology with Mako SmartRobotics™ for Total Knee, Partial Knee, and Total Hip applications.

ASCs as a hospital alternative have transformed the outpatient experience for millions of Americans. "For appropriate candidates, an ASC is a safe, convenient, and cost-effective option, and we are proud to be the first center in Illinois to offer patients same-day joint replacement surgery using the Stryker Mako 4 System," said Dr. Lake. "Patients who undergo robotic arm assisted total joint replacement at our center will go home the same day."

"The Stryker Mako 4 System was selected as the latest and most advanced robotic arm assisted technology, the fourth iteration in a series with a strong track record of proven results," added Ashton Administrator and Chief Operating Officer Johny Antony. "And now, for the first time, patients in Illinois have the option to benefit from this innovative system in an ambulatory surgery center. With Mako SmartRobotics™, we are demonstrating our commitment to offer patients the best care available."

To learn more or schedule an appointment, visit: https://www.suburbanortho.com/