<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>The NHS plans to expand access to robotic surgeries to cut waitlist times and improve patient outcomes.</li><li>By 2035, the NHS aims to support half a million robotic operations annually, up from 70,000 in 2023 and 2024.</li><li>Robotic surgeries offer faster recovery, shorter hospital stays, and better outcomes compared to traditional procedures.</li><li>9 out of 10 keyhole surgeries are expected to use robot assistance within the next 10 years.</li><li>Robotic surgeries allow for greater precision, quicker recovery, and reduced stress on surgeons.</li><li>Patients undergoing robotic surgeries can have shorter hospital stays, with some leaving in just 5 days.</li><li>The range of operations using robots has expanded, with growth in areas like colorectal, gynaecology, and orthopaedics.</li><li>Several robotic systems for soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures have received conditional approval for expanded NHS use.</li><li>The NHS plans to increase the use of robotics in emergency operations for improved precision.</li><li>Robotic surgery is expected to be the default for many operations in the future, improving efficiency and patient care.</li></ul>

NHS plans to cut waitlist times by expanding access to robotic surgeries

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