ROBOTIC SURGERY IN NIGERIA: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
If you’ve been told you need surgery, you may have heard the term robotic surgery, especially now Robotic surgery is becoming more popular in Nigeria and globally.
Robotic surgery is a type of keyhole surgery with very significant advantages over other keyhole surgeries.
The first thing to know is that the robot never performs the operation on its own. Every movement is completely controlled by the surgeon, who sits at a specialized console in the operating room. The robotic system simply translates the surgeon’s hand movements into highly precise, controlled movements inside the body.
Think of it as an advanced surgical instrument rather than an independent machine. The surgeon makes every decision; the robot simply enhances precision.
Why use robotic surgery?
One of the biggest advantages is the exceptional view it provides. The surgeon operates with a high-definition, magnified three-dimensional image, allowing important structures such as nerves, blood vessels, and even organs to be seen with the clearest possible view.
The robotic instruments also have a greater range of motion than the human wrist, making it easier to work safely in confined spaces that can be challenging with conventional minimally invasive surgery.
What do patiens stand to benefit?
Because robotic surgery is performed through several small incisions rather than one large cut, patients experience:
* Less postoperative pain
* Very minimal blood loss
* Smaller scars
* Earlier mobilisation
* Shorter hospital
* Faster return to normal daily activities
Which operations can be performed robotically?
Robotic surgery is now widely used across many specialties, including urologic surgeries like Radical prostatectomies for prostate cancer, Robotic simple prostatectomies, kidney related surgeries, gynaecological surgeries like hysterectomies, myomectomies, surgery for cancers of the gastrointestinal tract, colorectal diseases, hernias, gallbladder disorders, bariatric (weight-loss) procedures etc.
The Eleos Experience
Robotic Surgical services are now available at Eleos Specialist Hospital. We engage the services of international and local Robotic surgeons, bringing the best of surgical care to our patients.
- Abuja Office: 11 Kolawole Street, Dawaki Extension, Abuja.
- Umuahia Office: 32 Azikiwe Road, Umuahia, Abia State.
- Phone/WhatsApp: +234 816 366 6022 | +234 706 624 4467
You may also want to read LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY IN NIGERIA
