Surgeons at the University Hospital of North Tees are undertaking intensive training on the multi-armed Da Vinci robotic surgery machine. This innovative technology represents a dramatic advancement in surgical procedures. This multi-million-pound investment is part of the hospital’s commitment to enhancing patient care and attracting new medical talent to the facility located in Stockton.
The Da Vinci robotic surgery machine, which can be used to perform a wide range of surgeries, including gynaecology, colorectal and urology operations. Using this cutting-edge technology, their hospital’s robotic surgery suite conducts two to four surgeries a day. With six months of outsider training behind her, Dr. Sarah Safdar is exporting her freshly minted obstetric and gynaecology procedure skills to Herat. She’s passionate about this new way of doing surgery.
“It’s a new innovation in gynaecology and I’m really excited to learn more,” Dr. Safdar said.
During the first year, staff will receive training on how to operate this machine. Surgeons will explore the complexities of robotic-assisted surgery in this time. This revolutionary, less-invasive technique is quickly becoming de rigueur in the medical community. Sarah Waite, the Royal London’s robotic surgery matron, leads the training program with passion. Here, she calls attention to its importance for providers and patients as well.
The doctors we are training will only be with us for a year, learning all the weird and wonderful idiosyncrasies of robotic assisted surgery. It’s a tall order but I have no doubt they will all meet the challenge. Waite stated. She went on to emphasize that “robotic-assisted surgery is the wave of the future. It’s significantly more accurate, quicker and less invasive to patients.”
Her hospital’s Da Vinci robotic surgery machine increases surgical precision dramatically. Beyond that, it aims to advance health outcomes for all patients. The University Hospital of North Tees has an innovation culture built on collaboration and partner trust. With this action, it has become the premier facility in the area for performance of complex surgical procedures. This, in turn, makes it easier to recruit new physicians who want to practice where they have access to state-of-the-art medical equipment.