Excellence in robotic surgery
Australian Institute of Robotic Surgery
Welcome to AIRS
Find a Surgeon
Find a qualified, AIRS-accredited surgeon using our Find-a-Surgeon Directory. AIRS-accredited surgeons have completed comprehensive training in robotic surgery and are committed to delivering the best possible outcomes for their patients.
About us
We are proud to be a leading Australian organisation shaping the future of robotic surgery
We bring together patients, surgeons and robotic healthcare providers. Our mission is to build a network of AIRS-accredited robotic surgeons, trained to the highest standard, and connect them with patients through an Australia-wide directory.
what we do
at airs, we
- Educate patients on the role and benefits of robotic surgery. and help them find experienced surgeons who deliver safe, high-quality care.
- Support surgeons by connecting them with high-quality surgical training pathways and helping patients access their care through our national directory.
- Advocate for excellence in robotic surgery across healthcare settings by collaborating with hospitals and partnering with robotic surgery platforms to continuously improve standards and training.
find a surgeon
Connecting surgeons and patients for better health outcomes
The AIRS Find-a-Surgeon Directory is an Australia-wide listing of surgeons who have pursued the highest level of training and professional development in robotic surgery. Only surgeons who meet AIRS training and quality standards are included, giving patients confidence they are choosing from leaders in the field.
For patients
At AIRS, we are committed to patient-centred innovation and to advancing a robotic surgery landscape that delivers safe, high-quality outcomes.
Robotic surgery is the term used to describe surgery performed with the assistance of advanced computer-guided technology. The robotic system acts as a tool to help surgeons perform procedures with greater precision, control and visualisation.
Robotic surgery has been available in Australia since 2003. Today, there are more than 160 robotic surgical platforms in use across both public and private hospitals. It is used across a range of surgical specialties, including urological, gynaecological, colorectal and general surgery, among others.
What are the benefits of robotic surgery?
Robotic surgery has many benefits for patients, including:
- Shorter recovery times
- Smaller incision sites
- Increased precision
- Access to areas that are hard to reach by hand, for instance to place stitches
- Elimination of benign hand tremors in surgeons
- Increased surgeon comfort
- Easier access to small or complex anatomical structures
How robotic surgery works
Despite the name, robotic surgery isn’t done by a robot. A trained surgeon controls the robotic system from within the operating theatre. The robot is simply a tool that enhances the surgeon’s accuracy, steadiness and vision during the procedure.
