Surgical robot appeal

Better experiences for surgeons

The surgeon operates the robot’s instruments from a console, which gives them a much better view and can make procedures easier for them to carry out.

The robot can even record or live-stream images for educational purposes, helping to share knowledge and support surgeons with training.

Case observation is the first step for surgeons who want to learn about robotic-assisted surgery before they start their training in a lab. If somebody is in Ireland or Germany, it can be difficult to get to Norfolk - Telepresence allows them to watch on a laptop and ask questions. Face-to-face learning is still preferred, but this suits busy lives and is a big step for our unit as a national and internationally renowned centre for robotic-assisted surgical training.

Professor Irshad Shaikh, Proctor and lead Robotic Surgeon at NNUH

Professor Irshad Shaikh, Proctor and lead Robotic Surgeon at NNUH

Thanks to your support, we’re already making a huge difference. We recently purchased two state-of-the-art surgical robots, doubling the hospital’s capacity  for robotic-assisted surgery, so more patients can benefit from this treatment.

We want to do even more. With a final £400,000 we can fund one more robot, bringing the total to five. This will help more patients receive this cutting-edge treatment and recover faster, reduce waiting times further, and support the surgical education programme at the NNUH.

Will you help us reach this goal? Organise your own fundraising or make a donation today.