Aga Khan University Hospital pioneers revolutionary gynaecological surgery

In a monumental medical breakthrough, Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) has successfully conducted the first Vaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (vNOTES) in the region, a revolutionary technique in the treatment of various gynaecological conditions. This minimally invasive approach allows access to the pelvic cavity without the need for external cuts on the abdomen. Elkanah Omenge, Chair, of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at AKUH, asserted that the technique will be focal in supplementing care for women in the country and beyond. “This is a major medical breakthrough that will improve care for women locally and beyond. Our desire to give patients the best care drives our quest to continuously improve our training, update our skills, and remain innovative to keep abreast with the ever-changing healthcare landscape, benchmarked with the best healthcare practices across the globe,” he stated.