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Looking East at leadership in robotics

The AfPP Robotics Symposium was recently held at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which has achieved some impressive milestones and advances in robotic surgery in recent years. Leading experts gathered at the centre to discuss the challenges and opportunities in this pioneering field. Louise Frampton reports.

First impressions of the 10-Year Health Plan

Kate Woodhead RGN DMS provides her first impressions of the government’s 10-Year Health Plan. She describes the Plan as ‘ambitious’ in its goals but finds that it is rather light on implementation and delivery timelines.

Exploring surgical trends in the operating theatre

Kate Woodhead RGN DMS looks at the latest surgical trends – from robots and artificial intelligence to 3D printing and virtual reality. She considers the steps that theatre teams need to take to ensure safe implementation of new technologies.

Raising the bar in surgical innovation

Brandon Medical discusses the evolution of operating table technology and highlights a step forward with the launch of Anteris Ultra.

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