Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery System

Posted on March 16, 2026

Last month, Royston Hospital hosted special events to celebrate the arrival of the Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery System. Staff, their families, local GPs and consultants were invited to get hands-on with the Hugo console and see this innovative technology in action.

As the first hospital in Hawke’s Bay to introduce this system, Royston is proud to be advancing surgical care in partnership with Medtronic – supporting greater precision, minimally invasive procedures, and improved patient outcomes.

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