Exciting News from Royston Hospital

Posted on December 3, 2025

Heritage Meets Innovation

We’re pleased to announce that Royston Hospital will soon introduce the Medtronic Hugo™ surgical robot into our theatres – with training underway and go-live scheduled within the next three months.

This investment marks a major milestone in advancing surgical care for our patients. The state-of-the-art Hugo™ robot will enhance urology, gynaecological, and general surgery services – enabling greater precision*, minimally invasive procedures, faster recovery+, and improved patient outcomes.

This purchase is part of Royston’s broader robotic surgery strategy, ensuring our surgeons and staff have access to world-leading technology.

Thank you for being part of this exciting next step as we continue to invest in innovation and excellence in patient care.

For more information or to discuss :

Denise Primrose

denise.primrose@royston.co.nz

* Prata et al_State of the Art in Robotic Surgery with Hugo RAS System_Journal of Personalised Medicine_2023

+ Prata et al_State of the Art in Robotic Surgery with Hugo RAS System_Journal of Personalised Medicine_2023

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