The Clementine Churchill Hospital first private hospital in the UK to install da Vinci 5

The Clementine Churchill Hospital, part of Circle Health Group is the UK’s first private hospital to install Intuitive’s da Vinci 5 Surgical System.

Specially designed to support the delivery of minimally invasive procedures in general surgery, urology, gynaecology and other specialities, da Vinci 5 is a revolutionary new robotic-assisted surgical system which is now operational at Circle Health Group’s flagship London hospital.

Developed by Intuitive, a global leader in minimally invasive care and pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery, the da Vinci 5 is the latest to join the organisation’s existing portfolio of robotic-assisted da Vinci surgical systems.

Working in harmony with The Clementine Churchill’s specialist surgeons, the da Vinci 5 promises increased accuracy, shorter hospital stays for patients and greater operational efficiency.

Lisa Trybus, executive director of The Clementine Churchill Hospital said: “Our ambition is to create a centre of excellence where advanced technology meets compassionate care delivered by some of the world’s leading experts in robotic-assisted surgery.

“To be the first private hospital in the UK to welcome a da Vinci 5 is a pivotal and exciting moment for all of us here at The Clementine Churchill Hospital.”

In total, over a decade of research and development has gone into creating the fifth generation surgical system that has 10,000 times more computing power than other da Vinci systems, in addition to using AI to evaluate real case data providing surgeons with objective insights to improve peer-to-peer learning and surgical outcomes.

Evidence shows that patients undergoing robotic-assisted surgery with da Vinci surgical systems experience a shorter length of stay in hospital, reduced post-operative complications and mortality, and fewer blood transfusions when compared to open surgery or laparoscopic surgery; and fewer conversions when compared to open surgery or laparoscopic surgery.i

In total over 300,000 patients in the UK and Ireland have had their treatment delivered with the assistance of a da Vinci system.

Circle Health Group has one of Europe’s largest collections of robotic-assisted surgical systems and the arrival of da Vinci 5 strengthens the Group’s leadership in delivering innovative technology at scale.

The da Vinci 5 was installed on Thursday 5 March 2026 with the first cases due to take place shortly. As one of London’s leading private hospitals, The Clementine Churchill Hospital intends to make the 98-bed facility the designation of choice for London-based and international patients looking to access the latest robotic-assisted technology.

Welcoming Intutitive’s latest generation of da Vinci technology is the start of an ambitious strategy for the hospital which will include significant growth and investment into the facilities and services on offer to patients.

Paul Manning, CEO of Circle Health Group, said:  “Patients are increasingly looking to access high-quality services that are supported by the latest technology.

“We are committed to ensuring that our facilities and services continue to meet the needs of patients today and tomorrow.

“Welcoming the first da Vinci 5 system to the private sector in the UK reflects our desire to be an industry leader in robotics and innovative surgical technology that delivers outstanding outcomes to our patients.”