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Nigerian Surgeon Performs Pioneering Robotic Urolift Surgery Hailed as ‘Ultimate Game Changer’
Nigerian Surgeon Performs Pioneering Robotic Urolift Surgery Hailed as ‘Ultimate Game Changer’
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In the heart of Africa, medical innovation is steadily reducing the continent's reliance on foreign expertise. As local pioneers embrace advanced healthcare... 07.12.2025, Sputnik Africa
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Nigerian Surgeon Performs Pioneering Robotic Urolift Surgery Hailed as ‘Ultimate Game Changer’
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In the heart of Africa, medical innovation is steadily reducing the continent's reliance on foreign expertise. As local pioneers embrace advanced healthcare techniques, they transform not only patient outcomes but also the narrative of African medical capabilities, proving that world-class healthcare can be homegrown.
In Nigeria, groundbreaking strides are being made with the introduction of cutting-edge procedures and technologies. Dr. Kingsley Ekwueme, a leading urologist, has successfully performed the continent’s first Urolift procedure, offering a minimally invasive solution for prostate enlargement that preserves patients' quality of life. His commitment not only tackles pressing health issues but also inspires a shift in how medical advancements are perceived and practiced across Africa.
In Nigeria, groundbreaking strides are being made with the introduction of cutting-edge procedures and technologies. Dr. Kingsley Ekwueme, a leading urologist, has successfully performed the continent’s first Urolift procedure, offering a minimally invasive solution for prostate enlargement that preserves patients' quality of life. His commitment not only tackles pressing health issues but also inspires a shift in how medical advancements are perceived and practiced across Africa.Dr. Ekwueme emphasized the significance of reducing medical tourism by providing world-class care within Nigeria. He advocates for the empowerment of local medical practitioners to elevate healthcare standards and nurture a self-sufficient medical culture. His vision includes training homegrown talent to deliver advanced healthcare solutions, thereby fostering a sustainable and independent medical ecosystem.To find out more about Urolift surgeries in Nigeria and Africa, tune in to the Global South Pole podcast, brought to you by Sputnik Africa.In addition to the website, you can also catch our episodes on Telegram.► You can also listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, Castbox, Pocket Casts, Afripods, Podcast Addict, Overcast, and Mave Stream.► Check out all the episodes of Global South Pole
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Nigerian Surgeon Performs Pioneering Robotic Urolift Surgery Hailed as ‘Ultimate Game Changer’
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In the heart of Africa, medical innovation is steadily reducing the continent's reliance on foreign expertise. As local pioneers embrace advanced healthcare techniques, they transform not only patient outcomes but also the narrative of African medical capabilities, proving that world-class healthcare can be homegrown.
In Nigeria, groundbreaking strides are being made with the introduction of cutting-edge procedures and technologies. Dr. Kingsley Ekwueme, a leading urologist, has successfully performed the continent’s first Urolift procedure, offering a minimally invasive solution for prostate enlargement that preserves patients' quality of life. His commitment not only tackles pressing health issues but also inspires a shift in how medical advancements are perceived and practiced across Africa.
Dr. Ekwueme emphasized the significance of reducing medical tourism by providing world-class care within Nigeria. He advocates for the empowerment of local medical practitioners to elevate healthcare standards and nurture a self-sufficient medical culture. His vision includes training homegrown talent to deliver advanced healthcare solutions, thereby fostering a sustainable and independent medical ecosystem.
“For every advancement of this nature, we move Nigeria forward, we'll move Africa forward. I believe [and] love my country. So, it's a no-brainer for me to think of how to advance medical care in my country. And I believe that any advancement that I achieve first, I will motivate others to do the same in their various fields, and also set an example that it's possible to do that. […] So, the narrative has to change, and I want the world to take notice that in Nigeria we're on the move and there is a revolution that is taking place in the medical landscape and I just want the world to pay attention to that,” Dr. Ekwueme expressed.
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