Fraser Health has launched a nine-million-dollar robotic surgery program, giving patients access to the latest in medical technology and treatment options.
The program will operate out of Surrey Memorial and Royal Columbia hospitals, and will be available to qualified surgeons for numerous procedures, from cancer to ear, nose, and throat.
Health Minister Adrian Dix says robot-assisted surgeries have been proven to shorten patient recovery.
The process involves a surgeon operating remote-controlled robotic arms that help in laparoscope procedures, where small incisions are used to conduct the surgery.
