Historic Breakthrough in Prostate Care: First UroLift Surgery Performed in Nigeria!

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In a landmark medical milestone, Nigeria has successfully carried out its first-ever UroLift procedure, marking a major leap in local prostate care and reducing reliance on medical tourism. [1]

The minimally invasive surgery was performed by Professor Kingsley Ekwueme, a consultant urologist, at The Prostate Clinic (TPC) in Victoria Island, Lagos. [1]

What Is the UroLift Procedure?

• UroLift is designed to treat benign prostate enlargement (BPH) by lifting and holding back prostate tissue, widening the urethral passage without cutting or removing tissue. [1]
• Unlike traditional surgeries, this method aims to preserve sexual and urinary function, a significant advantage especially for younger patients. [2]
• The procedure is typically done under local or spinal anesthesia, and many patients can return home the same day or shortly thereafter. [1]
• Eligibility depends on prostate size (usually up to about 80 ml), following a comprehensive evaluation to rule out cancer or complications. [1]

Why This Matters
[13/10, 11:07 am] Oliver Sele Media: For many years, Nigerians with advanced prostate conditions have had to travel abroad for such specialized care—incurring high costs and facing uncertainties in follow-up and continuity of treatment. [2]

By bringing UroLift technology home, TPC and Professor Ekwueme have paved a path toward more accessible, advanced, and patient‑friendly urological care in Nigeria and on the African continent. [2]

This achievement complements existing innovations in prostate treatment in Nigeria—for example, Kelina Hospital’s leadership in HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate) surgery. [3]
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Citations:

1. The Guardian Nigeria: guardian.ng/features/health/nigeria-moves-to-curb-medical-tourism-with-first-urolift-surgery/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. Vanguard News: www.vanguardngr.com/2025/10/prostate-nigerian-hospital-makes-history-performs-1st-urolift-surgery-in-africa/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. Gwg: gwg.ng/2025/04/19/kelina-hospitals-celebrates-prostrate-surgery-landmarks/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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