Robots on the Ward

Available for over a year

How would you feel if your surgery was carried out by a robot? It might sound futuristic, but it’s actually more common that you'd think. The Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust has been using robotic-assisted surgery since 2023. The technology means surgeons can perform major operations with more precision than conventional methods. Andy Broxton joined the surgery team to see the robotics in action.