World-first robotic surgery programme launched at Glasgow children's hospital
World-first robotic surgery programme launched at Glasgow children's hospital
A record-breaking donation of more than £1.5 million from the Coldstones Charitable Trust has funded the world's first dedicated paediatric Versius Plus robotic surgery programme at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow. The Versius Plus system, owned exclusively by the hospital for paediatric patients, enables minimally invasive keyhole procedures for complex surgeries including cancer, urology, and gastrointestinal operations. Following a successful evaluation phase with over 30 completed procedures, the programme aims to enhance surgical precision, reduce recovery time, and reduce the need for families to travel elsewhere in the UK for treatment. The initiative is supported by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde through the West of Scotland Innovation Hub to ensure safe adoption and foster future research and training.
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Charitable Trust for their exceptional gift." The programme follows a successful evaluation phase in which more than 30 procedures were completed using the robot. The West of Scotland Innovation Hub, hosted by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde , has supported the project through governance, evaluation, and partnership working. The Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow is now home to the Versius Plus surgical robot (Imag
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A record-breaking donation has funded the world’s first dedicated paediatric Versius Plus robotic surgery programme. The Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow is now home to the Versius Plus surgical robot, dedicated exclusively to the care of children. Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity received its largest-ever single donation to make the project possible. The pledge of more than £1.5 million came from the Coldst
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ones Charitable Trust and was given to Hi Scotland, the charity’s innovation arm. Read more Glasgow children’s hospital fundraiser raised over £227,000 in one night Sensory bus created in memory of six-year-old girl arrives at Silverburn NHS issues winter warning as Glasgow residents urged to stock up on essentials The Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow is now home to the Versius Plus surgical robot (Image: Glasg
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some patients, robotic-assisted surgery can offer surgeons enhanced precision while helping reduce pain, minimise scarring, shorten hospital stays and support a faster return to everyday life. While some children have previously accessed robotic surgery through shared systems in adult hospitals, Glasgow is the first dedicated children’s hospital in the world to purchase and own a Versius Plus system solely for paedi
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Charitable Trust for their exceptional gift." The programme follows a successful evaluation phase in which more than 30 procedures were completed using the robot. The West of Scotland Innovation Hub, hosted by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde , has supported the project through governance, evaluation, and partnership working. The Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow is now home to the Versius Plus surgical robot (Imag
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A record-breaking donation has funded the world’s first dedicated paediatric Versius Plus robotic surgery programme. The Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow is now home to the Versius Plus surgical robot, dedicated exclusively to the care of children. Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity received its largest-ever single donation to make the project possible. The pledge of more than £1.5 million came from the Coldst
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ones Charitable Trust and was given to Hi Scotland, the charity’s innovation arm. Read more Glasgow children’s hospital fundraiser raised over £227,000 in one night Sensory bus created in memory of six-year-old girl arrives at Silverburn NHS issues winter warning as Glasgow residents urged to stock up on essentials The Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow is now home to the Versius Plus surgical robot (Image: Glasg
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