OWERRI – The Imo State Government has successfully carried out its first robotics-assisted surgery at the Robotics Center of the Imo Specialist Hospital, Umuguma.
Governor Hope Uzodimma disclosed this in a post on his official X handle on Friday.
He said the patient is stable, recovering quickly, and responding well to the procedure.
“It was quite a success, as the scheduled robotics-assisted surgery was duly carried out at the Robotics Center of the Imo Specialist Hospital, Umuguma. I am pleased to report that the patient is stable, recovering quickly, and responding well to the procedure,” Uzodimma said.
The governor commended the team of medical specialists, led by Prof. Ekwueme, for their professionalism and dedication in ensuring the success of the “groundbreaking procedure.”
He described the achievement as “another significant step in our drive to providing Ndi Imo with access to modern, quality healthcare.”
“My covenant with the people of Imo State remains firm: to make life more meaningful and improve the quality of living across every sector. We will continue to identify areas requiring support and take deliberate steps to address them,” he added.
First Robotics-Assisted Surgery Successful at Imo Specialist Hospital ~ Uzodimma
