Jutha Gupah, Damaturu
The Ayaji Medical and Diagnostic Centre (AMDC), Gashua has performed the first laparoscopy surgery on a 30-year old woman in Yobe State.
According to the Centre, laparoscopy, is a state-of-art surgical procedures done by inserting instruments into small incisions on abdominal walls.
Unveiling the surgery operation, yesterday (Wednesday), in Gashua town, the Managing Director of the Centre, Dr. Adamu Amshi, disclosed: “The surgery was to correct the uterine prolapse caused by the weak pelvic muscles and ligaments supporting the uteruses of women.”
He explained that the surgery, known as sacrohysteropexy, involves re-suspension of the prolapsed uterus using a strip of synthetic mesh.
According to him, the synthetic mesh will lift the uterus and hold it in place to allow normal sexual intercourse to preserve childbearing functions of women.
“Our surgery was performed using laparoscopic magnification with superior screen visualization of the anatomy,” he said, noting that this was unlike the traditional open surgery among patients,
He noted that laparoscopy is minimally invasive, as it is conducted through smaller incisions; which decreases the number of days in hospital.
Besides, he added that the state-of-art surgery, reduces blood loss and post-operative pain, including the guarantees of accuracy and quick recovery.
“It took a team of surgeons four hours to complete the operation conducted on a 30-year-old woman from Bursari Local Council in the state.
He, therefore, urged the treated patient to deliver her babies through caesarean section (CS).
Dr. Amshi attributed the risk factors of uterine prolapse to multiple vaginal births, ageing and obesity.
He warned that delivery of large babies, chronic cough and post-menopausal could trigger uterine prolapse in women.
The laparoscopic surgical team comprised Dr. Dahiru Tilde, Muhammad Kazir and Ahmad Ligali in performing the successful operations in Gashua.
