Surgery was performed with the help of the state-of-the-art ‘Tomai’ surgical robot, with the participation of experts from the UK
The first robotic surgery in the history of Islamabad was successfully performed at PIMS Hospital where a female patient underwent an advanced surgery using modern robotic technology.
The operation was performed using a state-of-the-art ‘Tomai’ surgical robot, manufactured in China, with the participation of experts from the UK.
Director of robotic surgery Dr. Mateen Sharif told the media that the mission is to introduce robotic surgery throughout Pakistan with government support. “Robotic surgery allows patients to recover faster and ensures more accurate results,” he said.
PIMS CEO Dr. Imran Sikandar added that many procedures are technically complex, while robotic assistance minimizes patient discomfort.
Doctors from the general surgery and urology department also participated in the operation. Professor Shamim Khan, Professor Mateen Sharif and Dr. Javed Barki supervised the procedure, while Dr. Atif Inam Shami, Dr. Burhanul Haq and Dr. Khalid Saeed was part of the surgical team.
