Da Vinci Robot
Robotic Assisted Thoracic Surgery - Da Vinci Robot
We performed the first robotic lung procedure in London in December 2015.
Our team is one of the very few in London and United Kingdom fully trained and qualified to perform chest surgery with the Intuitive Da Vinci Robotic System.
Utilizing the most advanced technology today, the Da Vinci Robot provides the surgeon with enhanced vision, surgical precision, increased range of motion, dexterity and improved access to perform even the most complex surgeries such as:
- Lung resection (segmentectomy, lobectomy, metastases from other cancers and other complex lung resections)
- Thymectomy for Myasthenia Gravis
- Thymectomy for Thymoma, Thymic cyst, Thymic Carcinoma, Thymic lipoma
- Resection of other mediastinal masses (pericardial cyst, bronchogenic cyst, schwannoma, neurogenic tumours)
- Plication of the diaphragm for paralysed diaphragm, Repair of ruptured diaphragm, resection of endometriosis from diaphragm
- Robotic sympathectomy for excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) and long QT syndrome
Robotic Surgery is performed through tiny incisions between the ribs.
The benefits for the patient include: Less tissue trauma, less pain, shorter hospital stay, faster return to normal activity and less scarring.
Following a thorough and detailed consultation together we can determine if the Robotic surgical approach with the Da Vinci System is indicated and beneficial.
If you would like to see the robot please click here.
Procedure specific typical operative video can be visualised by request during consultation.
