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Robotic surgery

We use advanced robotic technologies to deliver personalised, accurate, and minimally invasive surgery.

At Cromwell Hospital, we are always looking for new ways to ensure we offer world-class care tailored to your needs. That's why we're harnessing the benefits of the latest robotic-assisted surgical technologies to help our surgeons perform complex surgical procedures with even more precision.

We offer technologically advanced robotic-assisted surgical technologies, including the da Vinci Xi system – used for keyhole surgery in urology, general surgery, oncology, colorectal, hepato-pancreato-biliary, lung, gynaecology, and head and neck procedures.

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What is robotic-assisted surgery?

The da Vinci Xi system uses highly advanced robotic arms, which are controlled by your surgeon from a console in the operating theatre. Your surgeon guides the robotic arm to perform complex and precise surgical procedures. They are in control of the robotic arms at all times.

The robotic arms provide your surgeon with greater precision, control, and flexibility when using surgical instruments. This is especially useful in complex operations or minimally invasive keyhole surgery. The robotic arms also provide your surgeon with superior visualisation and enhanced camera technologies, helping them to accurately plan the operation and monitor progress in real-time.

These technologies mean that we can provide you with a more personalised surgical experience based on your specific diagnosis and anatomy, delivering care expertly tailored to your needs.

There are huge benefits for you as a patient, including reducing your chances of scarring, less pain after your operation, and a faster recovery. This means you will spend less time in hospital.

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The da Vinci Xi surgical system

The most advanced robot of its kind, the da Vinci Xi surgical system helps our skilled surgeons to perform complex and delicate keyhole operations. At Cromwell Hospital, our consultant surgeons use the da Vinci Xi for a range of procedures in urology, colorectal, general surgery and gynaecology.

In the operating theatre, your surgeon will use a console to operate the robotic arms. These arms hold a camera and surgical equipment, and enable the surgeon to make very precise movements.

Your surgeon guides the robotic arms while viewing live 3D images from inside your body. Using hand and foot controls, your surgeon is able to direct the camera and miniature surgical instruments held by the robotic arm, to treat your condition and perform delicate procedures.

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Robotic surgery has been established in routine urology practice for over 15 years. At Cromwell Hospital, we continue to offer robotic surgery for the following well-established services:

  • urology, including all kidney surgery (both partial or total removal to treat cancer), removal of the prostate (prostatectomy for cancer), removal of the bladder, and reconstructive operations of the urinary tract
  • general surgery, such as complex hepatobiliary surgery, colorectal cancer surgery, and hernia repair
  • colorectal surgery
  • gynaecology procedures, including keyhole procedures such as hysterectomies, laparoscopy, complex endometriosis, and large fibroids surgery

Robotic surgery outcomes for endometriosis patients

Mr Amer Raza is a Consultant Gynaecologist who leads the International Centre for Endometriosis at Cromwell Hospital. He is highly experienced in carrying out robotic surgery using our state-of-the-art da Vinci XI system and consistently achieves excellent outcomes for his endometriosis patients. 

Of 102 endometriosis patients operated on using robotic surgery by Mr Raza:

  • none had complications post-surgery
  • none were re-admitted to hospital post-surgery
  • 38% were able to be discharged the same day
  • those who did stay in hospital overnight stayed for an average of one night

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Paying for your treatment

We welcome both self-paying and insured patients.

Self-pay patients

We offer several ways for patients to self-pay, including pay-as-you-go and self-pay packages.

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Insured patients

At Cromwell Hospital, we accept private health insurance from most major providers, including AXA, Aviva, Bupa, and Vitality.

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Our locations

Cromwell Hospital

Cromwell Hospital

164-178 Cromwell Road
London SW5 0TU
United Kingdom

+44 (0)20 7460 5700

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This page was reviewed for accuracy by Mr Christopher Anderson, Consultant Urological Surgeon and Mr David Houlihan-Burne, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon.

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