Dear Patients,
On April 11, 2026, I had the pleasure of taking part in the Orthopedic Symposium “Biodro od kuchni,” which was held at the Ambasador Premium Hotel in Łódź. It was a meeting dedicated to modern hip replacement surgery, the exchange of experience among specialists, and the practical aspects of treating patients with osteoarthritis of the hip.
During the event, I represented the Department of Minimally Invasive Orthopedics and Rehabilitation of the Medical University of Warsaw at the Mazovian Bródno Hospital in Warsaw.
A Debate on the Best Approach in Hip Replacement Surgery
One of the most interesting parts of the program was the session devoted to surgical approaches in hip replacement surgery. It could be said that it was a true substantive battle over which approach is best: anterolateral, posterior, or anterior.
During this part, I gave a lecture titled “Surgical Approaches in Hip Replacement Surgery: DAA - Only This One and No Other.” In it, I defended the anterior approach, known as DAA - Direct Anterior Approach, which is a minimally invasive technique used in modern hip replacement surgery.
This approach is especially important to me because it allows the hip joint to be operated on with respect for the soft tissues, without the traditional cutting of muscles. In appropriately qualified patients, this may mean less surgical trauma, faster mobilization, and a smoother return to everyday activities.
Of course, in surgery, it is not about offering the same solution to every patient. The most important thing is to choose the method for each individual person, taking into account their anatomy, health condition, the severity of degenerative changes, and expectations after surgery. During the debate, however, I presented the arguments for why the DAA anterior approach plays such an important role in my practice.
New Technologies in Hip Surgery
The symposium was also attended by my supervisor, Prof. Paweł Skowronek, MD, PhD, who gave a lecture titled “MIS DAA Total Hip Arthroplasty Using Robotic Assistance - LEGO Technics or LEGO Duplo?”. The topic of the presentation was the use of new technologies, including robotics, in minimally invasive hip replacement surgery using the anterior approach.
This is a very important direction in the development of orthopedics. Modern technologies can support the surgeon in planning the procedure, improving implantation precision, and tailoring treatment even more effectively to each individual patient. They do not replace the surgeon’s experience, but they can be a valuable tool in achieving the best possible treatment outcome.
Exchange of Experience and Practical Knowledge
The symposium program also covered topics related to patient preparation for surgery, treatment safety, obesity, anesthesiological care, treatment of elderly patients, and difficult clinical cases. The discussions after the lectures were particularly valuable, as they allowed specialists to compare their experiences and discuss the real problems we encounter in the operating room.
For me, events like this are important not only as an opportunity to share my own experience, but also as a way to continuously improve my surgical skills. Orthopedics, and hip replacement surgery in particular, is developing very dynamically. That is why regular participation in conferences, training sessions, and expert debates has a direct impact on the quality of patient care.
What Does This Mean for Patients?
Taking part in meetings like this allows me to continuously update my knowledge, follow new technologies, and compare my own experience with the practice of other specialists. All of this is done to ensure that treatment is as safe, modern, and tailored to the patient’s needs as possible.
Hip replacement surgery is a procedure that, for many people, means returning to walking without pain, greater independence, and a better quality of life. That is why it is so important for the decision about treatment to be made consciously, after thorough qualification and discussion of the available options.
I am glad that I was able to actively participate in the “Biodro od kuchni” 2026 Symposium and represent the Department of Minimally Invasive Orthopedics and Rehabilitation of the Medical University of Warsaw at the Mazovian Bródno Hospital. It was a very valuable exchange of knowledge and experience, confirming that modern hip surgery is moving toward ever greater precision, personalization, and minimally invasive techniques.
With regards,
Dr Paweł Olszewski
