Nigeria has recorded a major medical breakthrough as a team of specialists at The Prostate Clinic (TPC) in Lagos successfully performed the country’s first-ever UroLift surgery, a minimally invasive procedure used to treat prostate enlargement. The pioneering operation was led by Professor Kingsley Ekwueme, a Consultant Urological, Laparoscopic, and Robotic Surgeon, marking a new era in Nigeria’s urological medicine and surgical innovation.

The UroLift procedure, widely adopted in advanced medical centers around the world, offers a revolutionary alternative to traditional prostate surgery by relieving urinary symptoms without cutting or removing tissue. The success of this first operation at TPC demonstrates Nigeria’s growing capacity for high-precision, technology-driven healthcare, reducing the need for patients to travel abroad for such specialized treatments.

Medical experts have hailed the achievement as a historic step for Nigerian medicine, highlighting the country’s potential to become a regional hub for advanced urological care. Professor Ekwueme and his team’s success not only enhances confidence in local expertise but also paves the way for further innovations in robotic and minimally invasive surgery within West Africa.

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