A world first for heart care — right here in Chelsea
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The Royal Brompton Hospital has always been at the forefront of heart and lung care — from the UK’s first hole-in-the-heart operation in 1956 to Europe’s first Cystic Fibrosis (CF) clinic 1965. Today, it’s recognised as one of the world’s top ten cardiology hospitals — and it’s right on our doorstep. Expert surgeons perform highly specialised, life-saving procedures every day. They’re already pioneering minimally invasive techniques, but now we can further revolutionise complex surgery – treating more patients and saving more lives.
Now, the Chelsea community has the chance to lead the way again. With your help Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals Charity want the Royal Brompton to be the first in the UK to have a Robot Assisted Cardiac Surgery Programme with the ground-breaking da Vinci 5 system.
What does that mean? Surgeons will be able to perform life-saving procedures through tiny keyhole incisions instead of traditional open-heart surgery. For patients, this means faster recovery, fewer complications, and safer options for those who might not otherwise be strong enough for surgery.
This incredible step forward will take place here in Chelsea. But it needs the support of people who care about their local hospital. Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity is raising £1.7 million to help fund the da Vinci 5 system.
Together, we can make history in Chelsea.
By supporting this project, you’ll help ensure Royal Brompton Hospital can continue to deliver world-class care for generations to come.
Contact us:
If you’d like to find out more and what your support can bring, please contact Tracey or Phil in the Philanthropy team at philanthropy@rbhcharity.org, call us on 0203 096 2950 or 0204 553 7403 or to make a direct donation click here
