Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital (LMUTH) has conducted over 20 minimal invasive surgical techniques, after being named a national center for prostate cancer treatment this year.
In an interview with the media, LMUTH Senior Registrar of Urology, Chinema Lupinda, says the medical procedures are performed on the lower abdomen or pelvis, using probes inserted on a small incision and a camera.
Dr Lupinda added that the medical procedures are being performed by Zambian and Chinese specialists, adding that the hospital is expected to receive more Chinese specialists next year.
He said that laparoscopic procedure has resulted into minimal loss of blood, quick patient recovery and reduced stay at the hospital.
And, Dr Lupinda also disclosed that the hospital today conducted a special surgery on a female aged 24, who was born with a single kidney that had become problematic, due to a blockage.
“We did investigations and discovered that she only has one kidney which is being blocked at the ureter pelvic junction, this is what has been causing pain from the time she has been experiencing pain and discomfort,” added Dr Lupinda.
Meanwhile, a patient from Mumbwa, Paul Kapinga, who underwent a successful surgical procedure, encouraged other men that have similar complications to seek timely medical care.
Senior Registrar of Urology at the same institution, Mushila Kamaki, added that the laparoscopic procedures are being performed with precision through a 5G tower that was donated by the Chinese government.
Dr Kamaki also said the institution has not recorded any major complaints after the surgery, which demonstrates the quality of the surgeries.
Laparoscopic technique, which is also known as “minimally invasive” or “keyhole” surgery, involves making several small cuts rather than one large incision to perform surgery or diagnose a problem.
