Nigeria has recorded a major milestone in advanced healthcare delivery following the successful performance of what is being described as West Africa’s first robotic-assisted fibroid removal surgery.
The groundbreaking procedure was led by Dr. Ahmed Abdullahi, an indigene of Numan Local Government Area of Adamawa State, who carried out a robotic-assisted laparoscopic myomectomy on January 30, 2026, at Nisa Premier Hospital.
The surgery was performed using the advanced Microport Toumai MT-1000, a high-precision robotic platform designed to enhance surgical accuracy, reduce complications and improve recovery outcomes.
The patient, a 22-year-old woman diagnosed with uterine fibroids through ultrasound imaging, opted for the robotic procedure as a minimally invasive alternative to conventional open surgery. The operation was completed with minimal blood loss and required no transfusion.
