ROBOT APPEAL

In 2006, with the help of donations, Addenbrooke’s was one of the first UK hospitals to adopt da Vinci robotic technology.

Professor David Neal, a world authority on prostate cancer, introduced a robotic surgery programme to treat men with prostate cancer. The robotic surgery is incredibly precise and removes the cancerous prostate, leaving only tiny scars. Patients recover much more quickly from robotic surgery and have fewer complications. They can go home the next day instead of spending a week in hospital and are soon back to their normal lives.

850 precious lives have been saved with the help of the robot since 2006 – the highest rate in the UK.

But, our robot’s days on the frontline of patient care are numbered and it will soon expire. With NHS budgets under pressure to deliver basic services, charitable gifts are urgently needed to fund its replacement so that the hospital can keep saving lives and getting dads and granddads back on their feet much much quicker.

Ian's story

“I was so lucky. When I was given the choice of conventional open surgery at my local hospital or robotic surgery at Addenbrooke’s, it was a no brainer. The care I received was faultless on every level. Within 24 hours I was heading home and back at work three weeks later. I really do owe my life to the amazing da Vinci robot.”
Ian Smith, prostate cancer survivor

Can you help us buy a replacement robot?

If you would like to make a donation to help us to buy a new robot, please contact ACT on 01223 217757, email act@addenbrookes.nhs.uk or make a donation online.

 

DONATE ONLINE If you would like to donate online to the robot click here and type 'Robot Appeal' into the 'more information' section.

Download our appeal leaflet here for more information.