Training the UK 'surgeons of the future' using robots
Summary
In the UK, doctors are training to use a new robotic system called the da Vinci 5 to perform keyhole surgeries. The government plans to have robotic help in 9 out of 10 keyhole surgeries in England by 2035. This technology aims to make surgeries more precise, reduce complications, and help patients recover faster.Key Facts
- Dr. Sasha Stamenkovic is using the da Vinci 5 robotic system to perform lung surgeries.
- The robot has three arms to hold surgical instruments and a fourth arm with a camera for a 3D view.
- The system is manufactured by the US company Intuitive.
- The UK government wants robotic assistance in 90% of keyhole surgeries by 2035.
- Robotic surgery helps surgeons work with more precision and possibly fewer complications.
- Patients may have smaller wounds, shorter hospital stays, and faster recoveries.
- Doctors are learning to switch from traditional surgery to working remotely through a console.
- The new system is part of the National Health Service’s plan to improve surgery and reduce waiting times.
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