How robot-assisted surgery is improving patient care

By expanding robotic surgery, we’re putting patients first — improving access to advanced, precise care closer to home for people across Saskatchewan.

Robotic surgery was introduced in Saskatoon in September 2022. The first robot, known as Daryl, has now supported more than 1,000 surgeries at St. Paul’s Hospital. There are now four surgical robots in Saskatoon and Regina.

Robot-assisted surgery offers clear benefits for both surgeons and patients. For surgeons, robotic technology provides enhanced visualization of anatomy, greater precision and control of instruments, and the ability to perform procedures in a minimally invasive way rather than through large incisions.

“Most patients are amazed. They’re amazed that they’re going home the next day, they are surprised with how little pain they have, and they are impressed that they can get back to their daily life so quickly,” said Dr. Elizabeth Miazga, an Obstetrician/Gynecologist in Saskatoon.

As robotic surgery continues to expand across Saskatchewan, it is helping transform the patient experience. By reducing recovery time and improving surgical precision, this technology is not only advancing care in the operating room but also supporting better outcomes and a faster return to what matters most in patients’ lives.