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Southampton: First UK child has surgery in robot device trial

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Reece, from Gosport, Hampshire , was treated for a kidney condition at Southampton Children's Hospital .

NHS centre is leading a UK trial of the use of the Versius Surgical Robotic System on children.

The hospital said it hoped the technology would produce faster recovery times, less post-operative pain and less time in hospital.

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33

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semi-formal

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English

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52

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