In brief

• Szpital Bielański in Warsaw opened the Oncological Robotic Center, a day chemotherapy ward and modernized diagnostic laboratories.
• PLN 58.48 million was allocated to oncology, of which PLN 50.08 million came from the KPO and PLN 8.4 million from the city.
• The investments are intended to shorten cancer diagnostics and increase access to oncology treatment.

Most of the funds went to oncology

Most of the money went to the development of oncology care. The project was valued at PLN 58.48 million. Of this amount, PLN 50.08 million came from the National Recovery Plan (Wielkie inwestycje w Szpitalu Bielańskim. – radiokolor.pl), and PLN 8.4 million was contributed by the capital city of Warsaw.

What was actually built

As part of the project, a day chemotherapy ward with 13 beds was opened (Nowe centrum robotyczne i oddziały w Szpitalu Bielańskim. Inwestycje kosztowały 103 mln zł | zyciewarszawy.pl – zyciewarszawy.pl). Space was also prepared for the Oncological Robotic Center, where the da Vinci surgical robot is to operate. The endoscopy area of the gastroenterology department was also modernized.

As reported, diagnostic laboratories were also renovated. They now contain anatomical preparations, and some examinations are supported by artificial intelligence-based solutions (Aż 110 mln zł na jeden szpital w Warszawie. Takiej modernizacji jeszcze tu nie było – propertydesign.pl).

Purpose of the investment

The changes are meant to enable the development of minimally invasive treatment methods, faster cancer diagnostics and greater access to oncology services. The robot is to support surgeons during procedures. For patients, this usually means smaller incisions and a shorter recovery period.

Source of funding

The projects were implemented thanks to support from the National Recovery Plan and the city budget. The city contributed PLN 8.4 million to oncology, while the remaining funds came from the KPO.