Northwick Park Hospital is set to introduce a new robotic surgery system as part of a wider rollout across local NHS hospitals.
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) has taken delivery of new surgical robots, with one of them based at Northwick Park. The technology will be used for more complex operations and is expected to improve how surgery is carried out at the hospital.
A second robot will be based at Ealing Hospital, while another system is already in use at Central Middlesex Hospital for specialist procedures.
Staff at Northwick Park are now training on the new equipment, with the first robotic operations expected to begin later this month.
Oscar Smyth, Senior Transformation Lead, said: “We are planning to convert more than 700 procedures per year to robotic-assisted surgery across both sites by the end of next year, supporting the NHS’s national ambition to significantly expand the use of robotic surgery as part of improving outcomes, productivity, and patient experience.”
“The model has been designed to maximise both clinical and operational benefit, with Ealing Hospital focusing on high-volume, lower complexity procedures such as hernia repair and gallbladder surgery, while Northwick Park Hospital will deliver more complex cases across a wider specialty mix.”
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“For patients, robotic-assisted surgery means more precise procedures, smaller incisions, reduced pain, and faster recovery times. This will lead to shorter hospital stays, fewer complications, and a quicker return to normal life, all while receiving the highest quality care closer to home.”
Viv Sathianathan, Divisional Medical Director for Surgery, added: “The response from our surgical teams has been overwhelmingly positive, with strong engagement from clinicians keen to develop robotic skills and be part of this transformationalprogramme.
“Robotic-assisted surgery significantly enhances the surgeon’s ability to operate, offering greater precision, improved range of motion, and high-definition 3D visualisation. It also allows surgeons to work in a more ergonomic and comfortable position, reducing physical strain and fatigue during complex procedures, ultimately supporting better performance and improved patient outcomes.”
The trust says the move marks a step forward in modernising surgical care locally, with Northwick Park expected to play a key role in delivering more advanced procedures to patients across the area.
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