Dr. Firas Kawtharani Offers Patients a Minimally Invasive Solution for Anterior Hip Replacement

By Joe Denoyer February 21, 2025

by Janeth Vazquez

Liberal, Kansas – Our orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Firas Kawtharani, is proud to offer his patients a significant advancement in hip replacement surgery, the AMIS Bikini procedure. This technique is part of the popular AMIS® (Anterior Minimally Invasive Surgery) platform from Medacta International. This less invasive approach is welcome news for millions of Americans who suffer from arthritic hip pain but have delayed hip replacement surgery for fear of a lengthy, painful rehabilitation.

“I am thrilled to have successfully utilized the AMIS Bikini approach for my patients,” said Dr. Kawtharani. “This technique allows me to offer patients the opportunity for a quicker recovery and less pain, along with providing a less prominent, better-looking hip replacement scar.”

The AMIS Bikini approach is a true minimally invasive surgical technique that follows the natural direction of a patient’s muscles. This approach retains all the benefits of the AMIS technique, such as faster return to activities and shorter rehabilitation, but utilizes an incision performed within the skin fold of the “bikini line,” or frontal groin crease. This approach allows for:

Better aesthetic appearance of the hip replacement scar.
Enhanced wound healing environment and lower rate of wound complications.
The AMIS Bikini procedure offers several significant benefits for patients undergoing hip replacement surgery.

Quicker Recovery: Patients often experience a faster recovery time, allowing them to return to their daily activities sooner.
Less Pain: The minimally invasive nature of the surgery typically results in less postoperative pain.
Improved Cosmetic Outcome: The scar is less visible, providing a better cosmetic outcome.
For more information about the AMIS Bikini approach, please call our Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Care Center at 620-624-1651 or visit the Medacta patient website at https://patients.medacta.com.

Dr. Kawtharani is the only surgeon performing the AMIS Bikini procedure between Denver and Kansas City, bringing this advanced hip replacement technique to patients in the region.