Millions more to have robotic surgery in NHS plan to cut waiting lists

Head of NHS England to say robot-assisted surgery will become ‘the default’ for 90% of keyhole operations by 2035Millions 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. Continue reading...