Robotic technology is playing a bigger role in the surgeries at the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax. Nova Scotia Health says since the hospital launched its first surgical robot in 2019, it has expanded its robotics-assisted program to eight surgery systems. Nearly 4,000 patients have undergone robotics-assisted surgeries, according to the health service provider. The robot technology supports surgeries across specialties, including urology, gynecologic cancer, orthopedics, neurosurgery, spine, general, thoracic and hepatobiliary surgery. In the beginning, only three surgeons were using the first surgical robot. As of July 2026, 31 surgeons now use the technology to support surgical care. “Robotic-assisted surgery gives surgeons enhanced visualization and control, allowing them to customize surgeries and preserve healthy tissues and structures,” reads a news release from Nova Scotia Health. The health provider also says the technology benefits those undergoing surgery, too, citing faster recovery times and shorter stays. “We are immensely proud of the results we have achieved for our patients, province and our health system,” says Eileen MacGibbon, vice president of operations for Nova Scotia Health, in the news release. “Ultimately, this is not simply an investment in technology. It is an investment in our patients, our healthcare professionals and the future capacity of our health system.” For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
