Robotic gynaecology: a new frontier in surgery launches in London
London Bridge Hospital, a leading private hospital in the UK, announced the launch of its Robotic Gynaecology Service in November 2020. This service offers improved accuracy, lower infection rates, shorter length of stay and shorter recovery periods for the hospital’s patients.
Expert Surgical Leadership
The service will be operated by three surgeons with 11 years of experience in gynae-robotic surgeries. Led by leading consultant gynae-oncologists Simon Butler-Manuel, Jay Chatterjee and Anil Tailor, the service aims to leverage their experience and expertise to boost London Bridge Hospital as a centre for excellence in surgical robotics and provide an improved experience for patients. Over the past 11 years, the three consultants have performed a combined 1,400 gynae-robotic surgeries with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust.
Advancements in Surgical Procedures
Robotic surgeries have done nothing but increase in popularity over recent years, with advantages over traditional ‘open’ or laparoscopic surgeries. Much like laparoscopy, robotic surgeries are minimally invasive, reducing scarring and trauma to the body – but they come with several unique benefits too.
These developments are significant because the Covid-19 pandemic has left many NHS patients facing much longer waits for benign gynaecological conditions than they may have originally anticipated.
Service Summary and Data
- Launch Date: November 2020
- Consultant Team: Simon Butler-Manuel, Jay Chatterjee and Anil Tailor
- Combined Experience: 11 years in gynae-robotic surgeries
- Total Surgeries: 1,400 procedures performed with Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
- Primary Benefits: Improved accuracy, lower infection rates, and shorter recovery periods