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Sheffield introduces robotic-assisted hysterectomies for severe endometriosis
A surgical team at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has successfully carried out the region’s first robotic-assisted hysterectomies for severe endometriosis. The state-of-the-art surgery, which was performed
using a robotic surgical system, by a team of specially trained doctors, nurses and anaesthetists, is set to help hundreds of women suffering with severe endometriosis and other benign yet debilitating gynaecological conditions of the womb. Katie Titman, the first patient to benefit, said she
was able to resume normal activities within a week of having a total hysterectomy (removal of the entire womb and cervix) thanks to the robotic-assisted surgery. This compares to an average recovery time of 6-8 weeks for traditional surgery dependent on the type of hysterectomy undertaken. The multi-armed robot, which also speeds up the
time taken to carry out the operation, has wrist- like instruments that enable the surgical team to perform intricate and delicate manoeuvres, including 360° rotation in tight spaces that surpasses what the human hand can achieve alone. Throughout the operation, the robot is controlled
by the surgeon, who sits at a console, near the operating table, with a magnified, high-definition 3D view of the surgical site on the screen in front, giving added benefit to the operating theatre team. Katie lived with “horrendous pain” from endometriosis for most of her life, suffering with stomach pains and long-lasting heavy periods. In 2013, she underwent a laparoscopy, which removed
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some of the endometrial tissue. She then went on to have monthly injections before having a full hysterectomy. The robotic-assisted hysterectomy enabled
surgeons to remove her entire womb and cervix through five incisions less than 1cm long on her abdomen. Katie was surprised by the minimal scarring on her abdomen and has remained pain- free since the operation. “I was up and about, walking around and undertaking normal day-to-day activities within a week of surgery. It’s been much easier than I expected. I don’t feel like I’ve had major surgery at all. So far, the pain from the endometriosis has been eliminated. It’s made my life so much easier.” As well as a quicker recovery, Katie was also
full of praise for the hospital staff: “The staff were fantastic and made me feel really comfortable.” The first robotic hysterectomies were led by Consultant Gynaecologist, Mr Karim Abdallah, who described the advancement as a “remarkable achievement” for women’s health.
Distalmotion, a pioneer in surgical robotics, has announced the achievement of a significant milestone: surpassing 1000 successful procedures with its surgical robot, Dexter. Since its first commercial installation in 2022, Dexter has been treating patients across multiple countries and institutions. The robot is utilised in a wide range of procedures across general surgery, urology, and gynaecology, demonstrating its versatility, safety, and efficacy in treating patients. “Our journey with Dexter has been nothing
short of transformative,” remarked Greg Roche, CEO of Distalmotion. “We are empowering robotic surgery with Dexter, removing barriers, and making best-in-class minimally invasive surgery more accessible to healthcare providers and patients alike. Surpassing 1000 procedures is a testament to the maturity and reliability of our platform, and we are immensely proud of this achievement.”
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