Pastor Alexander Idachama became the first patient to undergo a robotic‑assisted radical prostatectomy at Redeemer’s Health Village Hospital in Redemption City, Ogun State, Nigeria. The operation was carried out recently with the help of surgical robotics supplied by the U.S. company RoboMed Global Inc.
The procedure, a radical prostatectomy, was performed using a robotic system that allows surgeons to operate with greater precision and minimal invasiveness. The hospital’s partnership with RoboMed Global enabled the introduction of this advanced technology in the region.
Prof. Obi Ekwenna‑Davis, co‑founder of RoboMed Global, was involved in the surgery. His participation highlights the collaboration between Nigerian medical facilities and international technology providers to bring cutting‑edge treatments to local patients.
Idachama’s surgery marks a milestone for the hospital and for the wider Nigerian healthcare sector, demonstrating the feasibility of robotic‑assisted procedures in the country. The operation was completed successfully, and the pastor is expected to recover under the care of the hospital’s surgical team.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>