Mid Yorks hits 2,000 robotic surgeries milestone | News

Over 2,000 robotic surgeries have now taken place at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, at our Pinderfields and Dewsbury District hospitals.

Robotic surgery offers significant benefits over traditional open surgery, including faster recovery times, shorter hospital stays, less post-operative pain, and reduced scarring.

Using advanced, minimally invasive techniques, surgeons achieve greater precision, dexterity, and 3D visualisation, which reduces blood loss, lowers infection risks, and allows patients to return to daily activities quicker.

Kay Duxbury, Director of Operations for the Division of Surgery, said:

Between 2019 and 2025 there have been 1,685 robotic surgeries at Pinderfields and 340 robotic surgeries at Dewsbury. This achievement reflects not only our commitment to innovation and clinical excellence, but also the dedication, skill, and collaboration shown by every member of the team. The adoption and expansion of robotic surgery has been a significant step forward for our services and, most importantly, for the quality of care we provide to our patients.