UK patient information
Robotic-assisted breast reconstruction in the UK
A surgical robot can help some teams take abdominal tissue for a DIEP flap through a smaller opening. In the UK this has been reported at the Royal Free Hospital. It remains uncommon. The London Robotic Breast Institute (LRBI) explains what that means — without booking a clinic.
On this site
- Robotic DIEP flap reconstructionWhat it is, and what UK hospitals have reported
- How it worksThe robot as a tool, not the surgeon
- RecoveryPain, stay, and what press stories cannot prove
- Who it may be forAnd who it is not
- The UK landscapeWhat has been reported, and what has not
- About LRBIWhat this site is, and how it relates to Breastory
- GlossaryDIEP, pedicle, harvest, and related terms
- Further reading & source materialNHS reports, papers, and related reading (49 links)
Further reading on Breastory
For broader reconstruction options and patient guides, see Breastory's reconstruction hub and the DIEP flap overview.