In a significant move to modernize surgical care, the Department of Urology at Nishtar Medical University (NMU) in Multan has formally launched laparoscopic kidney surgery at its tertiary care facility. This milestone was marked by the organization of a dedicated Laparoscopic Urology Workshop, signaling a new era of advanced patient care for the region.
Workshop Brings Cutting-Edge Training to South Punjab
The workshop was conducted in collaboration with the Ishaq Endourology and Stone Centre. Renowned consultant urologist Dr Muhammad Athar Khawaja from Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, served as the master trainer. He provided hands-on instruction and shared his extensive expertise in advanced minimally invasive urological procedures with the attending surgeons.
NMU Vice Chancellor, Dr Mehnaz Khakwani, inaugurated the event and welcomed the participants. She hailed the workshop as a major milestone for Nishtar Hospital, emphasizing that the introduction of laparoscopic kidney surgery underscores the institution's commitment to adopting modern medical technologies for superior patient outcomes.
Benefits of Minimally Invasive Kidney Surgery
The primary goal of the initiative was to formally establish laparoscopic renal surgery at Nishtar Hospital and to familiarize local urologists with contemporary surgical techniques. Urologists from various hospitals across the region attended and received practical training.
Medical experts at the workshop detailed the substantial benefits this technique offers to patients, which include:
- Reduced postoperative pain
- Smaller surgical incisions
- Shorter hospital stays
- Faster recovery times
- A lower overall risk of complications
A Boost for Regional Healthcare Access
This advancement is expected to significantly enhance the quality of urological care available to patients in South Punjab and surrounding regions. By establishing this capability locally, the need for patients to seek referrals to distant, larger medical centres will be greatly reduced, making advanced kidney care more accessible.
The workshop was widely praised by all participants, who viewed it as a crucial step toward strengthening specialized healthcare services at Nishtar Hospital. The successful launch of laparoscopic kidney surgery promises to improve treatment outcomes and provide a much-needed, modern medical service to the community.
