Participants at the 25th National and International Congress of Renal and Urological Surgery Emphasize the Need for Robotic Technology Integration
The participants at the 25th National and International Congress of Renal and Urological Surgery, held over three days in Hammamet, highlighted the necessity of integrating robotic technology into surgical interventions related to kidney and urinary tract diseases.
According to Fadhel Bel Arbi, the congress's communication officer, the main recommendations from the proceedings stressed the importance of adopting robot-assisted surgery to improve operational precision and reduce risks for patients.
Dr. Sami Berrhouma, president of the Tunisian Society of Renal and Urological Surgery, reaffirmed his determination to introduce medical robotics in Tunisia, considering it a strategic step to modernize the healthcare system and strengthen national capacities in high-precision surgery.
"The use of surgical robots would allow us to avoid transferring patients between hospitals, particularly from inland regions to the capital, while ensuring a high level of safety and efficiency," explained Fadhel Bel Arbi.
This congress, which brought together Tunisian and foreign specialists, also addressed recent medical advances in the treatment of kidney diseases, transplantation, and minimally invasive surgery.
Key Takeaways
- The integration of robotic technology is crucial for improving surgical precision and reducing patient risks.
- Robot-assisted surgery can help avoid patient transfers between hospitals, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- The introduction of medical robotics is a strategic step towards modernizing Tunisia's healthcare system.
- The congress highlighted recent medical advances in kidney disease treatment, transplantation, and minimally invasive surgery.
