Raigmore Hospital in Inverness takes delivery of state-of-the-art system for delivering Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS) with new dual console DaVinci Xi robot
NHS Highland says the new technology will allow complex surgical procedures to be performed using a minimally invasive approach.
Costing £2 million the arrival of the dual console DaVinci Xi robotit has been warmly welcome by the team who will be working with it.
Colorectal consultant at Raigmore Hospital, Colin Richards, said: “This is the most advanced surgical technology in the world and I’m confident that it will bring huge benefits to our patients.
“The robot offers so many advantages over conventional surgery: it smooths out natural hand tremor and gives the operator a magnified 3D view, allowing precision surgery to be done in confined spaces.
"We anticipate it will make surgery safer for our patients, limit the time they spend in hospital and allow them to return to normal life as quickly as possible.
“The whole team are excited about its arrival and we can’t wait to get started.”
The robotic platform was purchased as part of a Scottish Government initiative to modernise surgical care across the country.
Following staff training the robot is expected to be operational from late summer.
Alan Grant, clinical director for surgery at Raigmore Hospital, said: “We’re delighted to take delivery of the robot. There has been quite a buzz about the department since it arrived.
“This helps us maintain our status as one of the five cancer centres in Scotland and it will also support our already flourishing recruitment to Raigmore.
“This is a fantastic addition to NHS Highland and I am excited to see it in use.”
