General Surgery

General surgery covers some of the most common and most complex conditions affecting the abdomen, digestive system, and endocrine organs. For decades, many of these procedures required large incisions, long hospital stays, and recoveries measured in months.

Robotic surgery has changed that fundamentally — offering patients precision, minimal invasiveness, and outcomes that were simply not achievable with open techniques.

At RoboMed™ partner hospitals, general surgical procedures are performed by credentialed robotic surgeons using the NAFDAC-approved Toumai MT-1000 system.

Why Robotic General Surgery?

Smaller incisions and significantly reduced scarring
Less intraoperative blood loss and lower transfusion risk
Lower post-operative infection rates
1–3 day hospital stay versus 5–10 days for open surgery
Reduced post-operative pain and earlier mobilization
Return to normal activities in 2–3 weeks
Superior precision in anatomically challenging cases

Explore available robotic-assisted surgical procedures across multiple specialties, designed to deliver precision, safety, and improved patient outcomes.

Cholecystectomy

Gallbladder removal for gallstones, inflammation, or polyps

Inguinal Hernia Repair

Groin hernia repair with mesh reinforcement for lasting results

Ventral/Incisional Hernia Repair

Abdominal wall hernia repair including complex recurrent hernias

Hiatal Hernia Repair

Diaphragmatic hernia correction to prevent acid reflux and complications

Paraesophageal Hernia Repair

Complex diaphragmatic hernia repair for large or symptomatic hernias

Nissen Fundoplication

Anti-reflux surgery for severe GERD unresponsive to medication

Heller Myotomy

Treatment for achalasia by cutting the muscle at the lower esophagus

Gastrectomy

Partial or total stomach removal for cancer or other conditions

Colectomy

Right, left, or sigmoid colon removal for cancer, diverticulitis, or other diseases

Low Anterior Resection

Rectal cancer surgery preserving sphincter function when possible

Abdominoperineal Resection

Complete rectal removal with permanent colostomy for low rectal cancers

Rectopexy

Surgical repair of rectal prolapse to restore normal anatomy

Small Bowel Resection

Small intestine removal for tumors, Crohn's disease, or obstruction

Appendectomy

Appendix removal for appendicitis or incidental findings

Splenectomy

Spleen removal for blood disorders, trauma, or tumors

Gastric Bypass

Weight loss surgery creating a small stomach pouch and intestinal bypass

Sleeve Gastrectomy

Weight loss surgery removing ~80% of the stomach to reduce capacity

Hepatectomy

Partial liver removal for tumors, metastases, or benign lesions

Distal Pancreatectomy

Removal of the tail and body of the pancreas for tumors or cysts

Whipple Procedure

Pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic head tumors or ampullary cancer

Common Bile Duct Exploration