Luton & Dunstable University Hospital has carried out more than 500 robotic assisted surgical procedures in the past two years, making it a leader in surgical innovation.
In March 2023, a da Vinci Xi robot was installed at the hospital, allowing surgeons to perform complex procedures with greater precision. Unlike in many other hospitals in the UK, the robot is used across a range of specialties, treating patients with conditions including bowel and renal cancer, endometriosis, uro-gynaecology, bariatric surgery, general surgery, biliary surgery, and complex head and neck conditions.
Robotic assisted surgery brings many advantages for patients. Operations are safe, accurate and less invasive, offering more precision, flexibility and control compared to traditional procedures. Small, pinpoint incisions lead to less pain, a shorter hospital stay and quicker recovery times.
Mr Kanapathi Rajaratnam, Consultant in General and Colorectal Surgery, said: “It has been a really exciting two years. Introducing this new technology has brought so many benefits for our patients, and the commitment to innovation – and the training, education and research it brings – will help us retain and attract high calibre staff and trainees, establishing a place in the nation’s healthcare map.”
A number of surgeons at L&D are now trained to use the da Vinci robot, with all undergoing a comprehensive training programme before performing robotic assisted surgery on patients. The robot technology and training have been supplied by Intuitive Surgical.
Luton & Dunstable’s robotic surgery programme continues to enhance patient care while cementing the hospital’s reputation for surgical excellence.
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