Head of NHS England to say robot-assisted surgery will become ‘the default’ for 90% of keyhole operations by 2035
Millions more people will have robotic surgery over the next decade under NHS plans to slash the huge waiting list for hospital treatment.
The move will mean a significant expansion in how often surgeons use robots when treating people for cancer, hysterectomies and joint replacements, as well as in medical emergencies.
The number of patients undergoing robot-assisted surgery is due to rise from 70,000 to 500,000 a year by 2035, the head of the NHS in England will announce on Wednesday.
“The NHS has pledged to return to shorter elective waiting times by 2029 and we are using every tool at our disposal to ensure patients get the best possible treatment.
