Glasgow children's hospital becomes world's first to own paediatric robot

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 13:25 · Archive

Glasgow's Royal Hospital for Children has become the world's first dedicated children's hospital to own a Versius Plus surgical robot exclusively for paediatric care. The robot was funded by a record £1.5 million donation from the Coldstones Charitable Trust to Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity's innovation arm, Hi Scotland.

The Versius Plus system is designed to be modular and adaptable, enabling surgeons to carry out robotic-assisted keyhole procedures for complex conditions including cancer, urology, thoracic, abdominal and gastrointestinal operations. In some cases, robotic surgery can offer greater precision whilst reducing pain, scarring and recovery times for young patients.

The hospital completed an evaluation phase during which more than 30 procedures were carried out using the robot, supported by the West of Scotland Innovation Hub and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Michael Jacovides, consultant paediatric surgeon and clinical lead for the robotic surgery programme, said the hospital was developing its service to cover more conditions and offer it to more children and babies across Scotland, with plans to establish Glasgow as a leader in the field.

How it is being reported

• World-first robotic surgery programme launched at Glasgow children's hospitalGlasgow’s Royal Hospital for Children launches the world’s first dedicated paediatric Versius Plus robotic surgery programme after a £1.5m donation.Glasgow Times · 5 Nov, 12:45
• Glasgow children's hospital becomes first in world to own paediatric robotGlasgow’s Royal Hospital for Children becomes the world’s first to own a Versius Plus robot for paediatric surgery, backed by a record £1.5m charity donation.The Herald · 5 Nov, 12:39

In this story: Royal Hospital for Children · Glasgow · Coldstones Charitable Trust · Michael Jacovides · CMR Surgical · NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

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