Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has recently introduced the da Vinci Xi robot to the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, aiming to facilitate minimally invasive prostate surgery.
The robot-assisted surgery (RAS) system, manufactured by Intuitive, was installed in May 2024 to empower surgeons at the hospital to conduct intricate procedures with enhanced precision.
This cutting-edge technology not only broadens the pool of patients eligible for robotic surgery but also offers benefits such as smaller incisions and quicker recovery times compared to traditional open surgery.
Dr. Yates, a consultant urologist at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS FT, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We have been at the forefront of robotic surgery for several years, and I am thrilled that this latest robot investment allows more patients to undergo less invasive surgery and experience faster recovery with positive outcomes.”
Trevor Palay, one of the first patients to undergo surgery with the da Vinci Xi robot for a radical prostatectomy due to aggressive prostate cancer, was able to return home the following day after his surgery on May 31. He has been making remarkable progress with his recovery, as mentioned in a press release.
Palay shared, “I’ve been surprised at how easily I can take short walks up and down the street without much difficulty.”
Additionally, in May 2024, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals announced the completion of the region’s first RAS hysterectomy using a da Vinci X robot.
Simultaneously, Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust performed the first RAS hysterectomy in Kent and Medway at Darent Valley Hospital by utilizing a da Vinci robot delivered to the hospital in March 2024.
Digital Health News reported that West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust expanded its robot fleet in 2024 by adding two da Vinci machines alongside their existing two CMR Surgical Versius robots.
