Glasgow Children's Hospital Launches World-First Paediatric Surgical Robot
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The Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow became the first dedicated children's hospital globally to own a Versius Plus surgical robot exclusively for paediatric care, funded by a £1.5m donation from the Coldstones Charitable Trust. Following an evaluation phase with over 30 procedures, the system now enables robotic-assisted keyhole surgeries for complex conditions including cancer and urology.
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“d to offer it to more children and babies across Scotland. "We owe the presence of the robot to our charity and our sponsor. We are proud to have established Glasgow as a leader in this field, and we are working with partners nationally and internationally so these technologies become more widely used." An evaluation phase was carried out which saw surgeons perform more than 30 procedures with the robot. Although the”
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“nditions. In some cases, robotic surgery can offer greater precision while reducing pain, scarring and recovery times for young patients. The Glasgow hospital’s ownership of the system follows an evaluation phase during which more than 30 procedures were carried out using the robot. The Royal Hospital for Children (RHC) in Glasgow is now home to a Versius Plus surgical robot. (Image: Stuart Wallace) The West of Scotl”
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“and Innovation Hub, hosted by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde , supported the system’s introduction through governance, evaluation and collaboration with clinical teams, the charity and manufacturer CMR Surgical. The new programme aims to expand the range of conditions treated using robotic surgery and make the technology available to more children and babies across Scotland. Read more Glasgow medtech firm secures £3.4”
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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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- Surgical robotics — News discoverySignalGlasgow Children's Hospital Begins Robot-Assisted Surgeries
The Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow has become the first dedicated children's hospital in the world to own and operate a Versius Plus surgical robot exclusively for paediatric patients. Funded by a £1.5m donation from the Coldstones Charitable Trust, the system supports complex operations for cancer, urology, abdominal, thoracic, and gastrointestinal conditions. Following an evaluation phase with over 30 procedures, the hospital aims to expand its service across Scotland while working with partners to increase the wider use of this technology.
- Surgical robotics — News discoverySignalWorld-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.
- Surgical robotics — News discoverySignalGlasgow children's hospital gets world-first surgical robot
Glasgow's Royal Hospital for Children has become the first dedicated children's hospital in the world to own a Versius Plus surgical robot exclusively for paediatric care. The robot was funded by a donation of more than £1.5 million from the Coldstones Charitable Trust. The system, supported by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and manufacturer CMR Surgical, will enable robotic-assisted keyhole procedures for complex conditions including cancer, urology, thoracic, abdominal and gastrointestinal issues. Following an evaluation phase with over 30 procedures, the hospital aims to expand the range of treatable conditions and make the technology available to more children across Scotland.
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