The robots approved to assist in NHS surgeries - and when they will be used

State-of-the-art robotic systems have been approved for use on the NHS - (Getty/iStock)

State-of-the-art robotic systems approved for use on the NHS could transform treatment for thousands of people across England.

The technology, given the green light by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) under its early value assessment programme, offers a range of applications, from helping remove tumours to replacing a patient’s knee.