Health
Mayo Hospital Set to Introduce Robotic Surgery
King Edward Medical University (KEMU) has taken a significant step forward in modernizing public sector healthcare by proposing the introduction of robotic surgery at Mayo Hospital.
This innovative technology boasts a “100% success rate” and offers patients a minimally invasive alternative to conventional procedures.
The project, spearheaded by KEMU Vice Chancellor Prof. Mahmood Ayyaz and his team, aims to establish Mayo Hospital as the first public sector teaching institute in Punjab to offer robotic surgery.
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This initiative aligns with the recent reforms led by the Maryam Nawaz-led provincial government to modernize public sector medical institutions.
Robotic surgery presents numerous benefits for patients, including reduced pain and scarring, lower risk of complications, expedited recovery, unparalleled accuracy, minimal blood loss, and favorable surgical outcomes.
The introduction of this technology at Mayo Hospital will provide high-precision, cost-effective procedures within the public sector, making it a significant advancement in medical practice.
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The hospital has recruited two skilled robotic surgeons and a robotic surgery technician to lead this project.
The scheme is expected to produce a cadre of highly trained young surgeons, leveraging the diverse departments and qualified FCPS medics at the institute.
Mayo Hospital’s robotic surgery project will offer procedures across multiple specialties, including general surgery, gynecology, and urology, distinguishing it from SIUT’s focus solely on urology.
Surgeries involving gallbladder, appendix, intestines, uterus, ovaries, prostate, and kidneys are among those planned.
This development holds promise for patients in Pakistan and beyond, offering them access to cutting-edge medical technology and expertise.
With its focus on modernization and innovation, KEMU’s initiative is poised to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector.
