New robotic surgery system at Farragut hospital allows surgeons to feel instrument

New robotic surgery system at Farragut hospital allows surgeons to feel instrument

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — One of the potential drawbacks of robotic surgery is that a surgeon has to rely on visual information to determine how much force to use with their instruments, but a new robotic surgery system at Turkey Creek Medical Center will allow surgeons to feel the push and pull of their instruments while completing robotic surgeries. Tennova Healthcare announced on Tuesday that Turkey Creek Medical Center had acquired a new, so…

NHS approves robotic surgery for England - Juta MedicalBrief

State-of-the-art robotic systems approved for use on the NHS could transform treatment for thousands of people across England, say health authorities, after the technology was given the green light by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) under its early value assessment programme. Offering a range of applications, from helping remove tumours to replacing a patient’s knee, the roll-out is expected to reduce hospital stays,…

Robotic assisted surgery to benefit Royal Brompton and Harefield lung patients

Robotic assisted surgery to benefit Royal Brompton and Harefield lung patients j.delossantos Tue, 22/04/2025 - 12:21 Royal Brompton Hospital has successfully completed its first robotic-assisted thoracic surgery following the installation of the da Vinci Xi robotic-assisted surgical system. This milestone represents a significant advancement in the hospital’s thoracic surgical programme and further strengthens the position of Guy’s and St Thoma…