In recent months, ‘Robbie’, the da Vinci robot, has transformed prostate cancer operations at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. The robot provides the latest in state of the art robotic assisted surgery: this allows surgeons to perform radical prostate operations using all the clinical and technical capabilities of traditional open surgery, whilst enabling them to operate through the tiny incisions which characterise ‘keyhole’ surgery.

The Royal Berkshire NHS Trust acquired the da Vinci robot thanks to a very generous donation. To keep the da Vinci robot operating in Reading, further £1 million over the next three years is required.

On March 2nd The Jazz Café will play host to a fundraising quiz night, with the ticket revenue going help support Robbie. Tickets for the quiz night are being sold in tables of eight for £160, which includes food. Proceeds from ticket sales go directly to the charity. The event and appeal are supported by The Jazz Café, Reading 107fm and The Reading Post. To book your place contact 01189 681442 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              01189 681442      end_of_the_skype_highlighting.