Medics brand expansion of robotic assisted surgery a ‘gamechanger’

The use of the technology within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has now doubled its theatre capacity for certain operations.

Medics at Paisley’s Royal Alexandra hospital have described the expansion of robotic assisted surgery as a gamechanger, after establishing the first permanent robotic service at the site.

Robotic assisted surgery allows for more precision and less invasive procedures, leading to a quicker recovery and shorter hospital stays for patients.

In the last five years, more than 10,000 procedures have been carried out using surgical robots across a range of specialities. NHS Forth Valley has also approved plans to introduce the technology.

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