Nigerian doctors perform W/Africa’s first robotic gynaecological surgeryNigeria has recorded a historic breakthrough in advanced medical care with the successful performance of West Africa’s first robotic gynaecological surgery, a feat that places the country firmly on the map of high-precision, minimally invasive medicine and signals a transformative moment for women’s healthcare in the sub-region. Speaking after the procedure, Ekwueme said the decision to expand robotic surgery to gynaecology was deliberate and overdue. By contrast, robotic surgery allows surgeons to operate through tiny incisions using robotic arms controlled from a console that provides magnified, three-dimensional visualisation and unmatched dexterity. “With robotic surgery, once vital signs are stable, within six hours the patient can eat and go home. Early detection allows us to treat problems before they become dangerous.”Health analysts say the successful robotic gynaecological surgery is both a clinical milestone and a powerful statement of possibility.