Robotics centre of excellence

What is robotic surgery?

Robotic surgery is a form of keyhole surgery. The surgeon sits at a computer console and the computer-enhanced robot mimics the surgeon’s hands and wrist movements and enables our surgeons to perform keyhole operations with greater accuracy.

Robotic surgery allows the surgeon to operate with enhanced vision, precision and control. Rather than making a big cut on a patient we can achieve the same effect through tiny key holes.

This benefits patients as they have a shorter hospital stay, less blood loss and pain. We are able to see the organ we are operating on in 3D, high definition which is beneficial for areas that have a lot of nerves and blood vessels that need to be avoided.

Education and training for our surgeons is critically important for providing quality surgical care, which  improve patient outcomes.

The London Clinic Centre for Robotics will help the next-generation of robotic surgeons to develop the skills they need to safely and confidently integrate technology into practice.

Training includes e-learning, dry lab and wet lab based teaching, interactive simulations, mentored learning and face-to-face training.

We utilise a multidisciplinary model, with participation and incorporation of theatre staff, fellows, anaesthetists and surgeons.