History Made: Robotic Surgeon Performs Nigeria’s First UroLift Surgery

Nigeria has recorded a major medical breakthrough as a hospital in Lagos successfully performed the nation’s first UroLift surgery, marking a new milestone in the treatment of prostate enlargement and minimally invasive healthcare in West Africa.

The landmark procedure was carried out at The Prostate Clinic (TPC), Victoria Island, under the leadership of Professor Kingsley Ekwueme, a renowned consultant urologist and expert in laparoscopic and robotic surgery.

Announcing the feat over the weekend, Prof. Ekwueme described the UroLift, also known as the Prostatic Urethral Lift (PUL), as “a new era in prostate care for Nigerian men.” He confirmed that the patient recovered well and was discharged on the same day without any complications.

“This is the first UroLift procedure in Nigeria, and it represents a new dawn for men living with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH),” he said. “It’s simple, safe, and effective — relieving urinary obstruction without the usual side effects of traditional prostate surgery.”

The UroLift system is a minimally invasive treatment that uses small implants to lift and hold enlarged prostate tissue away from the urethra, thereby improving urine flow. Unlike conventional surgery, it doesn’t involve cutting, heating, or removing tissue, and helps preserve sexual and bladder function.

Prof. Ekwueme noted that the introduction of the UroLift system would significantly reduce medical tourism, save foreign exchange, and attract more investment in advanced medical technology within the country.

Healthcare experts have hailed the achievement as a turning point in Nigeria’s medical landscape, commending The Prostate Clinic for championing innovation in men’s health. They expressed optimism that this success would inspire other hospitals to adopt modern urological technologies and strengthen Nigeria’s position as a regional hub for advanced medical care.

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