Millions more to have robotic surgery in NHS plan to cut waiting lists

Surgeons use a robot in an operation at University College London hospital. Photograph: Jeff Gilbert/Alamy

Millions more people will have robotic surgery over the next decade under NHS plans to slash the huge waiting list for hospital treatment.

The move will mean a significant expansion in how often surgeons use robots when treating people for cancer, hysterectomies and joint replacements, as well as in medical emergencies.