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Urological specialists have mentioned that the nation currently possesses the skills and machinery required to carry out minimally invasive procedures for individuals suffering from kidney stones and enlarged prostates through cutting-edge medical techniques such as HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate).

HoLEP, as explained by specialists, is a minimally invasive operation designed to address benign prostatic hyperplasia, commonly referred to as an enlarged prostate, which blocks the flow of urine.

As per the surgeons, the nation’s preparedness is demonstrated through the effective performance of complex operations, such as minimally invasive surgeries, at specific facilities.

The experts observed that the continuous efforts in training, acquiring technology, and forming joint partnerships are starting to produce noticeable outcomes.

The experts announced this during the 30th General Annual Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Association of Urological Surgeons, Nigeria, held in Lagos recently.

At the event, Professor of Surgery and Consultant Urologist at Lagos University Teaching Hospital and the College of Medicine, Olufunmilade Omisanjo, stated that more Nigerians can now receive advanced treatment without the financial and emotional stress of traveling abroad for medical care.

Omisanjo, the head of the NAUS Local Organising Committee, mentioned that at the AGM, the surgeons discussed surgical techniques that have not been previously utilized in most areas of the country.

He stated, “In particular, we showcased procedures for kidney stones, ureteral stones, and also presented laser surgery for an enlarged prostate.”

So, we performed several ureteroscopies and lithotripsies, PCNLs, and HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate). These procedures are typically carried out in only a limited number of locations. We successfully showcased their safety in a workshop environment, across multiple patients.

“So, we are hoping that procedures which people typically travel abroad for — or only visit cities like Lagos and Abuja to obtain — will eventually be easily accessible in other regions of the country, and that they will become standard across Nigeria’s different geopolitical zones,” the urologist stated.

Furthermore, Prof. Adebowale Adekoya, the Director of Clinical Services and Training at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, stated that enhanced diagnostic equipment, modernized operating rooms, and access to international standards have enhanced medical results.

He further stated, this signifies a pivotal moment in the country’s urological healthcare scene.

What we have managed to accomplish is preserving certain surgeries within that area, which people would have otherwise traveled abroad to undergo.

Some of these procedures, which you might refer to as endourological surgeries and highly uncommon uro-oncological operations, can now be efficiently performed within our country’s facilities. These are not only carried out in the traditional manner but also with the help of robotic technology.

Currently, we have managed to advance the system to a stage where the country can now claim three robots located throughout the nation, with two in Lagos and one in Abuja, indicating that the government’s effort to minimize, as much as possible, external medical journeys is being realized progressively.

“we are starting to realize that procedures which individuals typically travel to the western world for can now be safely performed locally,” he stated.

A Urologist Consultant at LASUTH, Dr. Abimbola Abolarinwa, stated that urology has advanced in the Western world, and Nigeria is also progressing in this field.

Nevertheless, she promoted private sector funding to address the increasing needs of urological treatment within the nation.

“So what we are seeking is for private individuals to enter the sector, invest their funds, and contribute. If there is a balance between the private and government healthcare sectors in terms of skills and expertise, then healthcare will be well-rounded,” she stated.

The consultant urologist stated, “Some teaching hospitals such as LASUTH are equipped with numerous minimally invasive instruments. We perform procedures for kidney stone disease, using minimally invasive techniques, among others. This is becoming more common. Eventually, we hope that the costs will decrease, making it accessible to the average person.”

It’s better for us to keep this money in Nigeria, preserve this expertise within the country, and maintain the equipment here. There’s no real need to go elsewhere. I believe that is the main point.

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