UK's First Robotic Surgery on Child Performed for Kidney Condition

Seven-year-old Reece Wilton undergoes pioneering procedure using Versius Surgical Robotic System at Southampton Children's Hospital.

Reece Wilton was treated for a pelviureteric junction obstruction, a condition affecting urine flow from the kidney.
The Versius system, developed by CMR Surgical, enhances precision with small instruments and robot-assisted control.
The operation aims to reduce recovery time, post-operative pain, and hospital stays for pediatric patients.
The trial at Southampton Children's Hospital marks the beginning of wider use of robotic surgery for children in the UK.
Medical professionals highlight the potential for minimally invasive surgery to become a standard practice in pediatric care.