Robotic Surgery
At Prince of Wales Private Hospital, we offer patients access to some of the most advanced surgical technology available, including robot-assisted surgery.
Robot-assisted surgery uses advanced robotic systems to support your surgeon during an operation. These systems enhance the surgeon’s view of the surgical site and allow for accurate, delicate movements that can’t be easily replicated with traditional tools.
It’s important to know that the robot doesn’t operate on its own, your surgeon is in complete control at all times. The technology simply acts as an extension of their expertise, helping them operate with precision and care.
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The da Vinci Xi Surgical System
Expanding our robotics program
The robotics program at Prince of Wales Private Hospital has been live since 2018 with the arrival of the da Vinci® Xi Surgical System. This system is used worldwide and supports a range of minimally invasive procedures including urology, gynaecology, colorectal and general surgery.
In 2024, we expanded our robotics program offering to include orthopaedic surgery, with the introduction of two new systems: VELYS and MAKO. These cutting-edge technologies are used in knee procedures to improve alignment, reduce complications and aid recovery.
Why robot-assisted surgery?
The benefits of robot-assisted surgery as opposed to more conventional approaches varies depending on the patient, procedure, surgeon’s experience and robotic system used.
There are many studies being done to assess and share benefits, but in general robotic surgery is designed to:
- Be less invasive: The robot helps surgeons make fewer and smaller cuts, this reduction in damage to tissue via a minimally invasive approach, can lead to less pain and quicker recovery times
- Improve accuracy: The technology can allow for better visualisation, more precise movements, cuts, placement of medical devices. which can improve how well the knee functions afterward
- Aid recovery: With less tissue damage and better alignment, many patients in general, can get back to their daily activities sooner
What types of surgery use robot assistance?
Robot-assisted surgery may be available to eligible patients in the following areas:
- Orthopaedics – total and partial knee replacement surgeries
- Gynaecology – including uterus and pelvic lymph node procedures
- Urology – including the prostate, kidneys, adrenal glands and urinary system
- Colorectal surgery – large intestine
- General surgery – small intestine and other internal organs
Your eligibility for robot-assisted surgery will depend on your condition, your surgeon’s recommendation and the procedure being performed.
You’re always in expert hands
While robot-assisted surgery involves sophisticated technology, it’s important to remember: your surgeon is always in control. The robot cannot and does not perform surgery on its own. Instead, it allows your surgeon to work with greater precision and confidence.
Orthopaedic surgery
As mentioned, our orthopaedic robotic program includes the VELYS and MAKO robotic systems. These technologies are designed to assist surgeons during total and partial knee replacement surgeries. They help improve precision and implant positioning.
Urology, gynaecology, colorectal and general surgery
The da Vinci Xi system supports complex procedures with advanced 3D imaging, tremor reduction, and multi-point access. It allows the surgeon to make smaller, accurate movements inside the body, which is helpful for delicate surgeries involving the pelvic organs or digestive system.
This system is commonly used at Prince of Wales Private Hospital in:
- Urology
- Gynaecology
- Colorectal surgery
- General surgery