Tunisia Takes a Major Leap in Medical Technology and Advanced Surgery
Tunisia has reached a new milestone in the evolution of medical technology and cutting-edge surgery with the successful completion of the first robotic intervention in hepatogastroenterology at the Charles Nicolle Hospital's Surgery B department.
The transition from laparoscopic surgery to robotic surgery presents a significant advantage, offering numerous benefits, including:
- Improved precision during surgical procedures
- Reduced risk of hemorrhage
- Lower risk of post-operative complications for patients
- Shorter hospital stays
According to Dr. Ramzi Nouira, Professor of Visceral and Digestive Surgery, Head of Surgery B department, and lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine in Tunis, robotics represents the future of surgery and should be generalized in hospitals.
Inaugural Operation Paves the Way for More Complex Surgeries
The inaugural operation, which involved the removal of the gallbladder, will pave the way for more complex surgical interventions, such as partial removal of the colon and liver, explained the specialist. The success of this operation is the result of lengthy preparatory work.
A Long-Term Effort
The acquisition of the robot from South Korea required medical and paramedical teams to travel for a two-week training session to master the use of the equipment. Once the robot was installed at the Charles Nicolle Hospital's Surgery B department by the Korean team, they continued to train the paramedical staff and provided assistance during this first robotic surgical operation, which was successfully completed thanks to the fruitful collaboration between the Korean and Tunisian teams, concluded the specialist.
