Written question WQ100718
- Asked by
- Janet Finch-SaundersConservative
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Minister for Health and Care
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 10 days
Question
What discussions is the Cabinet Minister having with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board about acquiring a robot from CMR Surgical in Cambridge?
Answer
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Health and Care (Mabon ap Gwynfor)
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board already has access to a robotic surgical platform from CMR Surgical, which supports surgeons to undertake complex minimally invasive procedures with enhanced precision and dexterity, helping to improve patient outcomes through reduced surgical trauma, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery.
Decisions on whether to acquire medical equipment, including robotic surgical systems, are matters for individual health boards based on local clinical needs and funding priorities, supported by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, which provides procurement expertise and manages procurement processes ensuring they are legally compliant on behalf of NHS organisations in Wales.