State-of-the-art robot conducts first surgeries in Derry’s Altnagelvin Hospital
A state-of-the art surgical robot has provided assistance during surgery for the first time at Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry.
The £2.4 capital machine was unveiled by the Western Trust back in April.
Now it has helped perform the first robot-assisted surgical procedures at Altnagelvin’s day case unit.
Colorectal Consultant Dr John Canny performed hernia surgery on a number of patients.
“The robot gives me 3D vision inside the patient which gives me much more precision and control over their surgery. The console lets me operate four robotic arms inside the patient which brings more precise, controlled surgery for the patient - beyond what we could have done with our own hands or keyhole surgery,” he said.
Dr. Canny said the dual console set up of the new robot means he can train up junior surgeons on the cutting edge robotic technology.
The Western Trust said it expects to see reduced complications and improved outcomes for patients as a result of the innovation.