ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) on Thursday performed Islamabad’s first-ever robotic adrenalectomy, marking a major milestone in the country’s medical innovation.
The surgery was carried out using the Chinese-developed “Toumai” robotic system, underscoring the growing adoption of advanced surgical technologies in Pakistan’s healthcare sector.
The operation was part of a Robotic Surgery Master Class held at PIMS under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Atif Inam Shami, Head of the Department of General Surgery.
The surgical team comprised international robotic experts — Prof. Mateen Shareef and Dr. Javed Burki from the United Kingdom — along with senior PIMS surgeons Prof. Dr. Shamim Khan, Dr. Burhan ul Haq, and Dr. Khalid Saeed.
Together, the team successfully performed the complex adrenalectomy on a female patient, showcasing the precision, safety, and potential of robotic-assisted surgery in advancing Pakistan’s medical capabilities.
Speaking to the media, Dr. Mateen Sharif, Director of Robotic Surgery at PIMS, said that robotic surgery will make complex operations safer, faster, and more precise.
He added that the Tomai robot, designed in China, represents a leap forward in Pakistan’s medical capability.
“Our mission is to expand robotic surgery to hospitals across the country,” Dr. Mateen said, adding that the government is fully supporting this initiative.
He further revealed that a female patient underwent the robotic operation successfully and is expected to recover much faster thanks to this new technology.
Medical experts say robotic surgery not only reduces recovery time but also minimises risks during critical procedures, setting a strong foundation for advanced healthcare innovation in Pakistan.
