A significant milestone in the field of medical science was achieved at Karachi’s Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Center (JPMC) as the first-ever successful robotic surgery took place. The JPMC director confirmed that a 34-year-old patient underwent gallstone surgery that harnessed cutting-edge robotic technology.
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Under the expert guidance of Jinnah Hospital’s Executive Director, Prof. Dr. Shahid Rasool, a skilled surgical team led by Dr. Saddam and Dr. Mansab accomplished this groundbreaking procedure in a remarkably short 25 minutes, as stated by the JPMC spokesperson.
Robotic surgery represents the pinnacle of surgical techniques, offering new possibilities in the realm of general surgery. It stands out as a minimally invasive and less painful option for procedures involving the lower abdomen. The patient’s swift recovery following this innovative approach underscores its effectiveness.
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This achievement at JPMC follows an earlier milestone when the first-ever robotic surgery in a public sector hospital was performed at the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Transplant Institute (PKLI) in Lahore. These advancements in robotic surgery are transforming the landscape of healthcare in Pakistan, providing patients with safer, less invasive, and more efficient surgical options.
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