Digital Health June 17, 2022
NHS Highland has been able to slash the length of hospital stays by half for some of its patients, and reduce the risk of post-surgical complications after introducing surgical robots.
The Scottish health board took delivery of its first DaVinci Xi robotic system back in August 2021 for its colorectal unit, and since then it has rolled the system out to cover both gynaecological and urological surgery specialities. Since its introduction it has carried out nearly 100 robotic-assisted surgeries (RAS).
The use of robotic surgeons has had considerable benefits for NHS Highland patients. For those undergoing open surgery the average length of hospital stay has reduced by half – four days with RAS compared to eight with conventional surgery.
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