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Health Technology Wales has published new guidance on the use of robot-assisted benign gynaecological surgery.

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Health Technology Wales has published new guidance on the use of robot-assisted benign gynaecological surgery.

In robot assisted surgery, a surgeon controls a robot to conduct surgery using tiny instruments. The surgeon remotely controls the instruments using a robotic arm.

According to Health Technology Wales' guidance, the surgery shows promise for benign gynaecological conditions, however the evidence is insufficient to support routine adoption.

Read the guidance in full