5,000 robotic surgery procedures completed by Frimley Health NHS Trust
Frimley Health marks the milestone with a public event
Surgical teams at Frimley Park and Wexham Park hospitals have completed their 5,000th robotic surgery procedure.
A special event was held at Wexham Park Hospital to mark the milestone.
A da Vinci Xi robot was on display in reception, with demonstrations for the public.
Surgical teams, patients and staff from across Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust also attended an evening reception.
They heard presentations on how the programme has developed and on the future of robotic-assisted surgery.
How robotic surgery has grown at the Trust
Frimley Health was one of the earliest adopters of robotic surgery, introducing its first da Vinci model in 2009.
Since then, the Trust has invested in a total of five robotic systems across its hospitals.
The technology is used in a wide range of surgical specialities, including colorectal, gynaecology, renal, upper gastrointestinal (GI) and urology surgery.
What robotic surgery involves
Robotic surgical systems enable surgeons to carry out complex procedures through a few tiny incisions.
Compared with traditional methods, this minimally invasive approach offers a greater range of movement than surgeons can achieve with their hands alone.
The technology also gives surgeons a clearer view during procedures, allowing highly precise movements.
The Trust says this can help patients recover more quickly and reduce the risk of complications.