GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Nov. 1, CMC – The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) says it has successfully completed 100 robotic-assisted surgical procedures since launching its robotic surgery programme on May 26 this year.
The hospital said the milestone represents a significant advancement in its efforts to provide modern surgical care, with procedures performed across three specialties – General Surgery, Urology and Gynaecology.
Of the 100 procedures, 47 were conducted by the General Surgery team, including gallbladder removals, hernia repairs, colectomies and gastric bypass surgeries.
The Urology team completed 19 procedures, including prostate and kidney removals, repairs of abnormal connections between the bladder and vagina, and other procedures involving the urinary and reproductive systems.
Meanwhile, the Gynaecology team performed 34 procedures, including the removal of ovarian cysts, hysterectomies and surgeries involving the ovaries and fallopian tubes.
Robotic-assisted surgery uses advanced technology to enhance surgical precision, with surgeons maintaining full control of the robotic system throughout each procedure.
“The successful completion of these 100 procedures highlights the growing use of robotic-assisted surgery at GPHC and the skills of the hospital’s surgical teams,” the hospital said in a statement.
GPHC said it plans to expand the programme by training additional surgeons in the three specialties, strengthening local expertise and increasing the number of medical professionals qualified to perform robotic-assisted procedures.
The hospital said the initiative forms part of its continued efforts to improve the delivery of specialised healthcare services in Guyana.