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• Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust performs first awake mastectomy

  Published on: 27th May 2025

  Darent Valley Hospital’s Empress Unit recently reached a remarkable milestone in successfully performing the Trust’s first awake mastectomy on a 92-year-old patient who remained conscious and conversational throughout the procedure.

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  Pharmacy Launches Advanced Robot Dispensing System

  Published on: 23rd May 2025

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  Celebrating 25 Years of Volunteering

  Published on: 9th May 2025

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  Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust marks the 80th Anniversary of VE Day

  Published on: 8th May 2025

  Today, staff, patients, veterans, and visitors came together in a spirit of reflection, respect, and remembrance to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

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  One Year On: An Insight into Robotic-Assisted Surgery at DGT

  Published on: 28th April 2025

  On Tuesday 22 April, Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust’s Colorectal Consultant Surgeon and Robotic Clinical Co-ordinator, Mr Piero Nastro, hosted a special event celebrating our progress in robotic-assisted surgery since the arrival of the da Vinci system last year.

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