Redeemer’s Health Village Achieves Tele-Robotic Surgery Milestone

A significant medical achievement occurred when a cancerous kidney tumor was removed from a patient in Abuja through tele-robotic surgery, with Professor Obi Davies-Ekwenna controlling the surgical robot from 500 kilometers away in Mowe, Ogun State. This operation was conducted by Redeemer’s Health Village, part of the Pastor EA Adeboye-led RCCG ‘Redemption City’, in collaboration with RoboMed Global and Nisa Premier Hospital, marking the first instance of such surgery in West Africa.

Dr. Adedamola Dada, CEO of Redeemer’s Health Village, confirmed that a medical team was present in Abuja to manage any complications. Professor Davies-Ekwenna expressed confidence in the precision of telesurgery, stating it can be performed from anywhere globally.

Alexander Idachama, the first patient to undergo robotic-assisted surgery at Redeemer’s Health Village, reported a positive outcome with significantly less pain. This milestone highlights the potential of Nigerian healthcare amidst ongoing challenges, including infrastructure decay and budget constraints.