Urology robot installed in Harley Street Medical Area

King Edward VII’s Hospital has become the first hospital in the Harley Street Medical Area to introduce the da Vinci Xi robot, a technologically advanced urology robotic system.

The system provides multi-quadrant anatomical access – aiming to increase the range in which surgeons can operate and create room for more complex and challenging procedures.  

Designed with enhanced ergonomics and precision, the da Vinci Xi robot is at the forefront of surgical technology, with novel architecture, extended instrument reach and integrated auxiliary technology.

Kate Farrow, director of operations at King Edward VII’s Hospital, said: “We chose the Xi as we are committed to providing the highest standards of treatment available, and it is the currently the most technologically advanced robotic system. It allows the surgeon to operate on multi–quadrants, meaning that unlike previous models, the range in which a surgeon can operate within the patient is larger and a wider range of complex procedures can be done. We look forward to expanding our robotic programme to include colorectal, general and gynaecological surgery.”

With the addition of the technology, the hospital has also recently announced a new range of services to provide diagnostics and treatment for a variety of conditions and urological disorders, including pelvic reconstruction; erectile dysfunction; female urology; urinary incontinence; female functional urological reconstruction; kidney stones; male infertility; and prostate, bladder and kidney cancer.