Tunisia Enters the Era of Intelligent Surgery with First Robotic Digestive System Operation
A Tunisian team has successfully performed the country's first robotic surgical operation on the digestive system at Charles-Nicolle Hospital in Tunis. This milestone marks the official entry of the country into the era of intelligent surgery.
Operation Details
The operation, led by Dr. Ramzi Nouira and his team, with the participation of the anesthesiology and intensive care service headed by Dr. Aliya Jabri, lasted 45 minutes. According to a statement from the Ministry of Health, the procedure took place under optimal conditions, without complications, and was a complete success.
Benefits of Robotic Surgery
This medical achievement highlights the potential of robotic surgery, a technology that combines extreme precision, total movement control, and enhanced three-dimensional vision. It also allows for reduced hospitalization time and improved care quality for patients.
Reaction from Authorities
After the operation, the Minister of Health, Mustapha Ferjani, visited the hospital along with the Ambassador of South Korea, Lee Tae-won, to congratulate the medical team and meet with the patient. The minister emphasized that this success is the first step in a national strategy to generalize robotic surgery and train teams in several specialties and regions of the country.
Ambitions for the Future
With this first successful robotic surgery, Tunisia now aims to become a regional center for intelligent medicine and cutting-edge surgery, marking a major turning point in the history of the national healthcare system.
