Angola carried out its first robotic surgery for the treatment of hernia and gallbladder this week at the Cardeal Dom Alexandre do Nascimento Cardio-Pulmonary Disease Hospital Complex (CHDCP) in Luanda.
“This historic milestone represents a significant step forward in the modernization of the country’s healthcare system,” the Ministry of Health stated in a Facebook post.
According to CHDCP’s clinical director, Francisca Quifica, this marks the beginning of a new phase in general surgery, with plans to operate on six patients with inguinal hernia and three with lithiasis (gallstones).
“The campaign, now in its third phase, has already benefited a total of 16 patients—two in the first stage, six in the second, and eight in the current one,” said the clinical director.
According to Eduardo Parra-Davila, a Venezuelan surgeon based in the United States and a member of the Society of Robotic Surgery, the robot-assisted procedure offers clear advantages. The less invasive technique results in less post-operative pain and ensures a faster recovery for the patient.
Source: Jornal de Angola
