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Cumbria Hospital Pioneers 3D Robotic Surgery
20 Jul
Summary
- Cumberland Infirmary now uses 3D vision robotic surgery.
- The technology aids patients needing bowel cancer treatment.
- Surgeons expect quicker recovery and less pain for patients.
Robot-assisted surgeries incorporating 3D vision have commenced at the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle. Approximately 17 patients undergoing treatment for bowel cancer and smaller abdominal procedures have benefited from this new system, which remains under direct surgeon control. This technological advancement allows for greater surgical precision, contributing to decreased patient pain and accelerated recovery times.
Chris Rao, a colorectal consultant at the hospital, expressed optimism that a significant portion of the trust's keyhole surgeries will soon be performed robotically. While the da Vinci Xi system has been in use elsewhere in England for over a decade, it represents a new capability for the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. The trust also plans to introduce similar robotic capabilities at the West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven in the near future, aiming to equalize care standards across Cumbria.
