The NHS<\/a> in England is planning a significant expansion of robotic surgery to speed up patient care.<\/p>\n Last year, approximately 70,000 robot-assisted surgeries were performed, but this number is projected to increase to around 500,000 over the next decade. <\/p>\n By 2035, NHS officials anticipate that 90 per cent of all keyhole surgeries will be carried out with robotic assistance, a substantial increase from the current rate of one in five.<\/p>\n Health Secretary Wes Streeting<\/a>, a former kidney cancer patient who underwent robot-assisted surgery, believes that innovative technologies will “transform the NHS”.<\/p>\n NHS England has reported that patients who undergo robotic-assisted surgery typically experience quicker recovery times and shorter hospital stays. <\/a><\/p>\n Experts have noted that robotic surgery allows for “greater dexterity and are easier to manipulate” compared to traditional surgical methods.<\/p>\n Surgeons control instruments using a console and a camera.<\/p>\n open image in gallery<\/p>\n Health Secretary Wes Streeting, who had robot-assisted surgery when he had treatment for kidney cancer, said that innovative technologies will “transform the NHS” (Milton Keynes NHS Hospital)<\/p>\n In some othopaedic procedures, robots<\/a> are programmed to perform elements of procedures.<\/p>\n Officials said that the range of robotic-assisted procedures has widened in recent years and spans multiple areas of medicine.<\/p>\n Speaking ahead of a speech at the NHS ConfedExpo conference in Manchester<\/a>, NHS England boss Sir Jim Mackey said: \u201cThe NHS has pledged to return to shorter elective waiting times by 2029 and we are using every tool at our disposal to ensure patients get the best possible treatment.<\/p>\n \u201cExpanding the use of new and exciting tech such as robotic surgery will play a huge part in this.<\/p>\n \u201cNot only does it speed up the number of procedures the NHS can do, but it also means better outcomes, a faster recovery and shorter hospital stays for patients.\u201d<\/p>\n Mr Streeting said: \u201cInnovative treatments and technologies that help fast track better outcomes for patients is how we transform our NHS and make it fit for the future.<\/p>\n \u201cI know myself how important this is, when the NHS saved my life from kidney cancer with an operation led by a world-class surgeon<\/a> being helped by a robot.<\/p>\n![\"Health](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cc47dae14385239d2a5a80210130c18aY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNjg5MzQ0ODc4-2.50440608.jpg\")
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