A $4 million state-of-the-art da Vinci robot, at Nepean Hospital; will allow surgeons to provide treatment for prostate cancer as well as other complex surgeries through keyhole incisions. It is the first of its kind in a NSW public hospital.
“Nepean Hospital will provide a state-wide robotic surgical service, which will make a real difference to patients, not only in Western Sydney but across NSW,” said the NSW Minister for Health and Minister for Medical Research, Jillian Skinner.
She said the hospital would be involved in training the future generation of surgeons using robotics.
“The [Nepean Centre for Robotic Surgery] creates a significant opportunity to establish best practice in surgery from around the world in Western Sydney,” said Professor Mohamed Khadra, who heads up the centre.
“Our private hospital colleagues who are already performing robotic surgery are reporting reduced length of stay for some urology patients, from 10 days down to three.”
The Federal Minister for Health, Tanya Plibersek, said the da Vinci robot was the latest investment by the Commonwealth Government in improving health services at Nepean Hospital.
“This investment includes over $96 million into the new East Block, $17 million into a new clinical school and $14 million in new beds, all so that local people can get services when and where they need them,” Ms Plibersek said.
