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Jun 13, 2024

World’s 1st pediatric robotic brain surgery performed on Oklahoma girl

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Karleigh Fry pioneers robotic neurosurgery:


An 8-year-old girl from Oklahoma has become the world’s first pediatric patient to undergo robotic deep brain stimulation (DBS).

The announcement was made by two collaborating hospitals, Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health and Bethany Children’s Health Center.

This groundbreaking procedure not only marks a significant milestone in pediatric neurosurgery but also holds promise for future treatments of severe neurological disorders in children.

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