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Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust has become the first UK trust to pioneer the Hugo robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) system, the latest surgical robot from Medtronic.
The adoption of Hugo into the largest robotic surgery program in the UK brings the number of robots at the trust to seven, with machines working in six specialities. Guy and St Thomas became a team in March this year World’s first to use RAS to perform operation through patient’s mouth,
Ben Challacombe, clinical lead for robotic surgery at Guy’s and St Thomas’, said: “We carry out the highest number of robotic operations in the NHS with over 1,500 cases a year. By expanding our robotics program with HUGO we are able to maximize the benefits of this technology.” can offer new treatments, including fewer complications and smaller scars, to even more patients.
Medtronic Prioritizing making minimally invasive surgery accessible to as many people as possible globally. As a result, it is focusing on building a complete ecosystem of robotics and digital solutions for the operating room.
Like other robot-assisted surgery systems, HUGO brings many benefits to patients – including fewer complications and shorter hospital stays. In addition, it also brings high-definition 3D visualization for surgeons with wrist instruments as well to help them perform their surgeries.
During a procedure with Hugo, the surgeon sits at an open console that displays a 3D view, allowing the surgeon to precisely control the robotic arms and instruments. Only small incisions are made in the body – through which high-tech surgical instruments and a state-of-the-art camera are inserted.
George Murgatroyd, Vice President and General Manager, Digital Technologies, Surgical Operating Unit at Medtronic, said: “We are honored to work with Ben Chalcombe and the team at Guy’s & St Thomas to lead a forward-thinking approach to operations In-theater robotics and digital solutions, in support of our mission to increase access to care for more patients around the world.
The trust has also partnered to ensure that surgeons at Guy’s and St Thomas’ are highly trained in the system. indirect To support surgical training on the Hugo RAS system.
The Proximi platform allows surgeons to observe live surgeries without the need to be physically present, as well as providing access to recordings of previous surgeries.
