Robotic-assisted general surgery
General surgery often involves working in complex areas of the body where accuracy and clear visualisation are essential. Robotic-assisted surgery provides your surgeon with enhanced control and precision¹, helping support safe and effective treatment.
At Spire Healthcare, we use this technology to deliver a more controlled surgical experience and support your recovery.
How robotic-assisted surgery can help
Personalised planning²
Your procedure is tailored to you, helping your surgeon work accurately around nerves, blood vessels and surrounding tissue.
Enhanced precision¹
Recovery focused approach⁴
A minimally invasive approach³, where appropriate, may reduce disruption to surrounding tissues. This can support recovery, with many patients experiencing a shorter hospital stay and returning to everyday activities sooner.
Technology used in robotic-assisted general surgery
Technology used in robotic-assisted general surgery
In general surgery, we use the robotic-assisted system to support procedures in complex areas of the body. The systems offer a magnified 3D view and advanced instrument control, allowing your surgeon to operate with clarity and precision, even in small or difficult-to-reach spaces. This can support a more controlled surgical approach, helping to minimise disruption to surrounding tissue and improve consistency during the procedure.
As with all robotic-assisted surgery, your surgeon remains fully in control throughout, using the technology to guide careful, precise movements and support a smoother recovery.
Treatments and procedures
Hernia surgery
Hernia surgery repairs the weak spot in the abdominal wall that caused the hernia. At Spire Healthcare, we offer the latest surgical techniques to repair an inguinal hernia – a swelling or lump in your groin caused by a weakness in your abdominal wall muscles.
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Gallbladder removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder removal is a common operation that is often recommended if you are suffering from painful gallstones or gallbladder disease. We offer the latest surgical techniques and expert aftercare for gallbladder removal to relieve painful gallstones.
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Discover the future of surgery with the da Vinci® surgical system
The da Vinci® surgical system is used for a range of general surgery procedures, including: hernia repair, gallbladder removal and hemicolectomy.
With the da Vinci® robotic-assisted surgical system, you may benefit from:
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- Smaller cuts (incisions) that mean less scarring1
- Fewer complications including reduced blood loss2
- A speedier recovery and reduced pain after surgery3
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