A wnaiff y Gweinidog Cabinet roi'r wybodaeth ddiweddaraf am fynediad at lawdriniaethau robotig yng Nghymru, gan gynnwys argaeledd systemau llawfeddygol robotig ar hyn o bryd ar draws byrddau iechyd Cymru, a pha gamau y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn eu cymryd i ehangu mynediad lle mae tystiolaeth o ganlyniadau gwell i gleifion a llai o gymhlethdodau hirdymor?
Robotic assisted surgery is a type of surgical technique applicable in many different surgical specialties, and is emerging as increasingly important in surgical care. The future development of robotic surgery as part of the national approach to planned care will need to balance evidence of clinical benefit, concentration of expertise and equipment, and the impact on theatre productivity.
Three health boards can provide robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy to appropriate patients across south Wales. In addition, Betsi Cadwaladr, Cwm Taf Morgannwg, and Cardiff & Vale University Health Boards have all received tapered part-funding from the Welsh Government to test the expansion of robotic assisted surgery to other indications, such as colorectal and gynaecological cancers.