In a pioneering move, doctors at Karachi’s esteemed Jinnah Hospital have made medical history with the successful execution of robotic surgery to combat both diabetes and obesity.
Spearheaded by Professor Shahid Rasool, this breakthrough procedure marks a significant advancement in the field of healthcare.
The innovative surgery, a first of its kind in Pakistan, represents a crucial milestone in medical science.
Professor Rasool revealed that patients undergoing this transformative procedure will no longer rely on medication or insulin to manage their blood sugar levels, presenting a promising shift in treatment paradigms.
The intricacies of the robotic surgery involved dual objectives: reducing stomach size and modifying the large intestine to enhance digestion.
The operation, conducted on a 45-year-old woman weighing 140 kilograms, who also grappled with diabetes, lasted approximately one hour.
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Highlighting the potential benefits, Professor Rasool emphasized that apart from facilitating weight loss, the surgery holds the potential to reverse diabetes in affected individuals.
Encouragingly, a significant success rate of around 70% has been observed in similar cases post-surgery.
Since its inception in September 2023, Jinnah Hospital has been at the forefront of robotic surgical interventions, having conducted a total of 135 such procedures spanning across various medical disciplines including general surgery, urology, and gynecology.
The hospital’s proactive approach has seen specialized training sessions, particularly focusing on the intricacies of gynecological robotic surgeries, ensuring proficiency and efficacy in handling complex cases.
Significantly, neighboring countries of Pakistan are yet to embark on robotic surgeries for metabolic issues, underscoring the pioneering role of Jinnah Hospital in the region’s medical landscape.
Robotic surgery, with its advanced features such as a wider range of motion, enhanced three-dimensional vision, and minimized invasiveness, offers a quantum leap in surgical capabilities.
The advantages include reduced operation complexities, lesser blood loss, and smaller incision sizes, ultimately translating into improved patient outcomes.
The successful execution of robotic surgery for diabetes and obesity at Jinnah Hospital underscores the institution’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of medical innovation, offering hope and relief to countless patients grappling with these challenging health conditions.
