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Surgical Robotics & Technologies

Surgical Robotics & Technologies

Academic Contact: Professor Pietro Valdastri
Academic Staff: Dr Duygu Sarikaya, Dr James Chandler, Dr Domonic Jones, Dr Sharib Ali, Dr Ali Alazmani, Professor Pietro Valdastri, Prof Pete Culmer, Dr Andy Bulpitt, Dr Faisal Mushtaq, Dr James McLaughlan, Professor Mark Mon-Williams, Professor Shane Xie
Clinical Collaborators: David Jayne, Venkat Subramanian
Industrial Partners: Intuitive Surgical, KUKA

Surgical robots have become an established part of clinical practice thanks to their ability to amplify the perceptual and manipulation capabilities of surgeons. However, the true potential of robotic surgery has yet to be realized. Less invasive, more intelligent, softer, and affordable robots will revolutionize surgery and endoscopy in the years to come.

At the University of Leeds, we are pushing the boundaries of robotic endoscopy and robotics surgery to address global challenges in healthcare delivery. We do so by leveraging the unique multidisciplinary research environment at our University, the cutting-edge fabrication facilities we have available, a vibrant collaboration with our outstanding research hospital, and a strong relationship with our industrial partners.

The main research themes in robotic surgery at Leeds are (1) Lifesaving Capsule Robots, (2) Intelligent and Affordable Surgical Instruments, (3) Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery (4) Intelligent Training Aids.

Further information available on the StormLab UK website.

Research Assets

da Vinci Research Kit – Intuitive Surgical

The da Vinci Research Kit medical robot worth £1 million will enable us and our collaborators to advance research in the field of robotic surgery.