Nigerian Robotic Surgeon To Introduce Africa’s First Non-invasive Prostate Treatment

A UK-based Marketing consultant Urological/Robotic Surgeon, Professor Kingsley Ekwueme, is planning to introduce a groundbreaking non-invasive therapy for enlarged prostates, a medical innovation by no means earlier than carried out in Africa.

This growth follows his profitable management in Nigeria’s first robotic prostate most cancers surgical procedure and marks one other main step in advancing urological care within the area.

Ekwueme, who disclosed this whereas chatting with LEADERSHIP, stated, prostate well being is a significant concern for males throughout Africa, and never each case requires surgical procedure.

“We’re getting ready to unveil a revolutionary non-invasive therapy that may provide efficient reduction with out incisions, decreasing restoration time and hospital stays,” he added.

Past prostate most cancers therapy, Ekwueme has additionally established experience in kidney most cancers surgical procedures, bladder most cancers remedies, and procedures for benign prostate enlargement. His dedication to increasing therapy choices ensures that Nigerian sufferers not need to journey overseas for world-class care.

Ekwueme emphasised that whereas technological developments are essential, coaching native medical professionals is equally vital. “Bringing cutting-edge know-how to Nigeria is only one a part of the equation. We should additionally spend money on coaching the following era of Nigerian surgeons in robotic and minimally invasive procedures,” he stated.

To realize this, Ekwueme known as on the federal government and healthcare establishments to determine partnerships that may facilitate widespread entry to superior surgical coaching. “If we are able to prepare extra surgeons domestically, we are able to increase entry to those life-changing procedures and finally save extra lives,” he added.

With a plan to unveil the non-invasive prostate therapy on the horizon and a push for extra robotic surgical procedure coaching, Nigeria is positioning itself as a pacesetter in medical innovation. “That is just the start. We’re dedicated to revolutionizing urological care throughout Africa,” Ekwueme acknowledged.