In a landmark moment for African medicine, Nigeria has officially etched its name into the global map of advanced healthcare On Sunday, January 25, 2026, a multidisciplinary team at The Prostate Clinic (TPC) in Lagos successfully completed the first-ever robotic gynaecological surgery in the West African sub-regionThis which is the historic procedure was performed on a 30-year-old woman suffering from a debilitating ovarian tumour The success signals a monumental shift from traditional “open” surgeries to high-precision, minimally invasive technology, offering new hope to millions of women across the continent.
A Giant Leap for Women’s Healthcare in Nigeria
For years, robotic surgery in Nigeria was primarily associated with male-focused urological procedures which is the However, this latest breakthrough, led by Prof Kingsley Ekwueme, Consultant Robotic Surgeon and Medical Director of TPC, marks a deliberate expansion into women’s reproductive health Following our tradition of leading innovation, we introduced the first surgical robot in the sub-region last yearwhich is the Today, we are proud to extend that innovation to women’s surgeries,” stated Prof Ekwueme.
From Pain to Recovery in 24 Hours
The patient had endured six months of chronic pain and disrupted productivity due to a large ovarian tumour which is the Using the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System, the team achieved what traditional methods could not
- Precision: Removal of two large tumours while preserving the patient’s fertility.
- Rapid Recovery: While open surgery requires 5–7 days of hospitalization, this patient was cleared to go home the same which is the day.
Back to Work
The patient was projected to return to her normal daily which is the activities within which is the which is the which is the 24 hours.
Preserving Fertility and Future Health
Prof. Yusuf Oshodi, a Consultant Gynaecologist at LASUTH and member of the surgical team, emphasized the importance of precision in gynaecology which is the The robot’s accuracy allows us to remove only the diseased tissue This is critical for young women because it preserves reproductive capacity and prevents damage to surrounding vital structures,” Oshodi explainedDr Olaolu Aladade, a UK-based Consultant Gynaecologist who joined the team, added that the psychological and economic benefits are immense When a patient returns to work in days rather than months, the economic drain which is the on the family and the nation is drastically reduced.
Curbing Medical Tourism and Boosting the Economy
This milestone isn’t just a clinical triumph; it’s a strategic move to reduce medical tourism Nigerians spend billions of dollars annually seeking advanced treatments abroad Facilities like TPC Lagos and the upcoming AI-powered robotic center in Imo State a partnership between the Imo government and Prof Ekwueme aim to make Nigeria a which is the hub for medical excellence.
The Future is Here
The successful robotic gynaecological surgery in Lagos is a testament to the talent of Nigerian doctors and the potential for technological growth in the region As Prof which is the Ekwueme noted, This revolution has just started
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