United Medical College Hospital, located at United City,
Madani Avenue, has successfully performed Bangladesh’s first-ever robotic
surgery, making history in the country’s healthcare sector. The milestone
introduces advanced, AI-driven robotic surgical technology to Bangladesh,
offering greater surgical precision and control, smaller incisions, reduced
blood loss, less post-operative pain, and faster recovery.
On Monday, 31 August 2026, Prof. Dr. Rafiques Salehin
successfully performed Robotic Cholecystectomy on a 57-year-old male patient
with gallstones. Prof. Dr. Samsad Jahan (Shelly) performed Robotic Hysterectomy
on a 45-year-old female patient suffering from abnormal uterine bleeding at the
hospital. The state-of-the-art Medbot Toumai Endoscopic Surgical Robot was used
during the surgeries, supported by an expert multidisciplinary medical team.
During the procedures, the robotic system provided
high-definition 3D visualisation and instruments capable of precise 360-degree
movement, enabling controlled access to complex and confined anatomical areas.
The technology allows greater surgical control, minimises tissue disruption,
and supports a smoother post-operative recovery.
Commenting on the landmark achievement, Prof. Dr. Rafiques
Salehin said, “Robotic surgery represents the latest advancement in AI-driven
and autonomous surgical technology. The robotic arms offer 360-degree movement,
far exceeding the limitations of the human hand, enabling exceptional precision
in confined spaces. This allows for greater protection of blood vessels,
minimal invasiveness, significantly less bleeding, and faster patient
recovery.”
Prof. Dr. Samsad Jahan (Shelly) added, “The robotic surgery
program will soon expand into Cardiac Surgery, Neurosurgery, Urology, General
Surgery, Gynaecology, and Thoracic Surgery. A major long-term goal is to
provide advanced procedures locally and reduce the need for patients to travel
overseas, thereby helping retain valuable foreign currency within the country.”
The introduction of robotic surgery further strengthens the
growing range of advanced healthcare services at United Medical College
Hospital, reflecting its commitment to bringing modern medical technology and
specialised expertise closer to the people of Bangladesh. With comprehensive
capabilities across emergency and critical care, advanced diagnostics, and
specialised medical and surgical services, the hospital continues to invest in
technologies that enhance the quality, safety, and accessibility of patient
care, while helping meet the country’s evolving healthcare needs and enabling
patients to access increasingly advanced treatments without having to travel
abroad.
