For kidney, bladder and prostate conditions. Common procedures include:

• Robotic prostatectomy - the international gold standard for surgical treatment of prostate cancer. We continue to see improved cancer outcomes and less nerve damage in patients post surgery. It is widely accepted as the most effective way to surgically treat urological cancer with 75% performed robotically within the NHS
• Robotic nephrectomy for kidney cancer - 77% of partial nephrectomies are performed robotically within the NHS
• Robotic cystectomy for bladder cancer

Available at: London Bridge Hospital, The Princess Grace Hospital, The Christie Private Care, The Wellington Hospital

For treatment of womb and ovarian conditions. Common procedures include:

• Robotic hysterectomy
• Robotic removal of endometriosis

Robotic technology has made hysterectomies far safer and less invasive. By using a robotically assisted laparoscopic technique, the surgeon has a greater view which allows them to be much more accurate throughout the procedure. It also reduces the chance of the surgeon having to convert to an open operation in comparison to a standard laparoscopic approach where visibility may be limited.

Available at: London Bridge Hospital, The Princess Grace Hospital, The Christie Private Care, The Wellington Hospital, The Lister Hospital

For treatment of colon and rectal conditions. Common procedures include:

• Robotic total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer
• Robotic colectomy for colon cancer

Non-robotic surgical techniques can result in patients requiring a colostomy to ensure the safety of the surgical joins. However when using the robot, as the surgeon’s view is so much better, we’re finding that fewer patients need a colostomy. This means in many cases there’s less need for a second operation, and they can avoid living with a stoma.

Available at: The Princess Grace Hospital, The Wellington Hospital, London Bridge Hospital, The Christie Private Care , The Lister Hospital

For treatment of liver cancer and pancreas cancer. Common procedures include:

• Robotic hepatectomy
• Robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy (also known as a Whipple procedure)

Available at: The Princess Grace Hospital, The Christie Private Care

For treatment of gallbladder and stomach conditions. Common procedures include:

• Robotic cholecystectomy for gallstones
• Robotic fundoplication for reflux disease

Available at: The Princess Grace Hospital, The Christie Private Care, The Wellington Hospital, The Lister Hospital, London Bridge Hospital

For treatment of conditions of the mouth and throat. Common procedures include:

• Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) for head and neck cancer, or obstructive sleep apnoea and snoring.

The dexterity of the robot means surgeons can locate small growths in the mouth and in the throat without having to perform open surgery via the face to expose the neck. This reduces patient trauma significantly without having to risk damage to nerves or vital blood vessels.

Available at: London Bridge Hospital, The Princess Grace Hospital

For treatment of chest conditions. Common procedures include:

• Robotic thymectomy for myasthenia gravis or thymus tumours
• Robotic lung surgery for lung cancer

Traditionally, thoracic surgery would be performed through a large cut to the chest which can be incredibly uncomfortable. As the chest is always moving, healing and recovery can be challenging – with intense physiotherapy and rehabilitation required.

By reducing the size of the cuts through robotic surgery, patients’ pain relief is much lower, their rehabilitation needs are reduced and they can return to normal activities more quickly.

Available at: London Bridge Hospital

Common procedures include robotic gastric sleeve or robotic gastric bypass.

At HCA UK patients are offered a full two year programme of follow-up care after surgery to provide ongoing nutritional advice and close monitoring of weight loss outcomes.

Available at: The Princess Grace Hospital