Head of NHS England to say robot-assisted surgery will become ‘the default’ for 90% of keyhole operations by 2035
Millions more people will have robotic surgery over the next decade under NHS plans to slash the huge waiting list for hospital treatment.
The move will mean a significant expansion in how often surgeons use robots when treating people for cancer, hysterectomies and joint replacements, as well as in medical emergencies.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/jun/11/millions-more-to-have-robotic-surgery-in-nhs-plan-to-cut-waiting-lists
Author : Denis Campbell Health policy editor
Publish date : 2025-06-11 04:00:00
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