Robotics with ‘potential to transform’ surgery approved for NHS use in England
- The NHS has approved state-of-the-art robotic systems for tumor removal and knee replacements.
- Social and economic pressures on healthcare have increased the need for new solutions.
- Eleven systems gained approval under Nice's early value assessment, costing £500,000 to £1.5 million each.
- NHS England's Professor Sir Stephen Powis stated, "This is fantastic news for patients" regarding the new technology.
- Officials expect reduced complications, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery times because of these systems.
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State-of-the-art robots with 'potential to transform surgery' have been approved for NHS use - The Mirror
Each of the systems costs between £500,000 and £1.5 million, according to the NHS spending watchdog. They are usually deployed in specialist centres where hundreds of operations take place each year
Your surgery could be done by 'innovative' robots just approved for use in NHS
Doctors assist in operating the high tech robots (Picture: PA) New state-of-the-art robotic systems that can help remove tumours or replace knees have been approved for use on the NHS – potentially transforming treatment for thousands of people in England. The technology could shorten hospital stays and speed up recovery times, with 11 healthcare systems given the green light by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Some …


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Healthcare’s Robotic Renaissance: Meeting Future Demands
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