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'I had no fears about robotic surgery after my cancer diagnosis'

'I had no fears about robotic surgery after my cancer diagnosis'
BBC Northern Ireland Tuesday 19 May 2026, 23:00 UTC 1 min read
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William Duncan is the first person in Northern Ireland to have his oesophageal cancer removed with help from a robot.

William Duncan is the first person in Northern Ireland to have his oesophageal cancer removed with help from a robot.
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