Overview
- Regional president Alfonso Fernández Mañueco announced progressive deployment of robotic surgery to hospitals in Aranda de Duero, Miranda de Ebro and Medina del Campo.
- A second surgical robot will be added at Hospital Río Hortega in Valladolid and at a Salamanca hospital.
- The health system reports 11 robots now in operation following a €12 million investment across all health areas.
- More than 320 professionals are accredited, robotic procedures have risen sevenfold, and 5,000 patients have been operated on, including 2,000 in the past year.
- The announcement was made at Hospital Río Carrión and linked to the 2026 budget, which also outlines nearly €58 million for Palencia health infrastructure projects.