A private hospital in Harrogate has drafted in a robotic surgical assistant and made improvements at the building with a £250,000 investment.
BMI The Duchy Hospital, based on Queen’s Road, is now the only hospital in the Harrogate district with the ROSA Knee System.
The robot is designed to help surgeons carry out more personalised procedures with a greater degree of accuracy.
It has a robotic arm that is guided by the surgeon. The robot also analyses data to help surgeons plan, carry out and assess the knee replacement.
This investment comes as the private hospital, which is part of the Circle Health Group, continues its work with Harrogate and District Foundation Trust to help ease NHS waiting lists.
Orthopaedic surgery among the most in-demand services in the NHS.
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Professor Nick London, Mr David Duffy, Mr Jon Conroy and Mr Mark Farndon have used the new system.
Professor Nick London said:
“So far we’ve had excellent outcomes for patients. As we continually strive towards getting 100 per cent of patients the best outcome from their surgery, there is a significant group who may benefit from the advantages the ROSA robot brings.”
Rick Sanders, executive director at BMI The Duchy Hospital, said:
“We are delighted that robotic-assisted knee surgery is now available here in Harrogate. It gives our highly experienced consultant surgeons the option of using this state-of-the-art equipment.”
The investment also means new camera system for surgery, new LED lighting and redecorated interior.
Mr Sanders added:
“As patient activity at our hospital increases and we continue to work closely with the Harrogate District Foundation Trust to ease their waiting lists. The improvements will help us offer the best experience possible for our patients.”
