LAGOS, Nigeria — Grandville Medical Centre, Surulere, Lagos, has commissioned a Potent 160W Holmium Laser system for Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP), marking a significant development in the adoption of advanced technology for specialised urological care in Nigeria.
The commissioning, held on Thursday, October 8, 2026, brought together urologists, medical experts and other healthcare stakeholders to discuss emerging developments in endourology and the growing role of advanced technology in treating prostate conditions.
The initiative involves Highendurology, a specialist urological service based at Grandville Medical Centre, in collaboration with Think Robotics, its technology arm.
HoLEP is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to treat benign prostatic enlargement, a condition that can obstruct urine flow, cause urinary difficulties and significantly affect patients’ quality of life. The procedure employs a holmium laser to remove excess prostate tissue, providing an alternative to conventional surgical approaches for appropriately selected patients.
The introduction of the Potent 160W system highlights the increasing role of advanced medical technology in broadening treatment options and strengthening the capacity of Nigeria’s specialist healthcare sector.
Speaking at the event, robotic surgeon Dr. Taiwo Opeyemi Alabi, Head of the Urology Division at Grandville Medical Centre and Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Committee on Medical Innovations and Entrepreneurship, highlighted the importance of technological advancement and specialist expertise in modern urological practice.
Dr. Alabi described the introduction of the Potent 160W HoLEP system as a significant milestone in prostate care, stating that the technology was the first of its kind in Nigeria and represented a new chapter in the country’s adoption of advanced urological treatment.
The event attracted medical professionals and healthcare stakeholders from across the country, many of whom emphasised the importance of investing in innovative medical technologies to improve the quality and accessibility of specialised healthcare services.
Professor Akin Osibogun noted that initiatives such as the one introduced at Grandville Medical Centre could contribute to reducing medical tourism by making specialised procedures previously sought abroad available to patients within Nigeria.
He stressed that strengthening the country’s capacity to provide advanced medical treatment locally would give more Nigerians the opportunity to access specialised healthcare without necessarily travelling overseas.
Similarly, Dr. Ayobami Aranmolate, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Grandville Medical Group, described the introduction of the Potent 160W HoLEP laser system as a potential game changer for specialised healthcare delivery in Nigeria.
According to him, the development could expand the range of urological treatment options available to patients and contribute to improving access to advanced medical services within the country.
Dr. Olayinka Atilola, National Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Medical Association, also called on the government and well-meaning individuals to support medical innovations capable of strengthening local healthcare infrastructure and reducing the country’s dependence on overseas medical services.
He emphasised the importance of sustained investment in modern medical equipment, professional expertise and healthcare infrastructure to ensure that Nigerians benefit from advances in medical science.
Beyond the commissioning, the initiative highlights the need to combine advanced medical equipment with qualified personnel, appropriate clinical infrastructure, specialist training and continuous professional development to achieve better healthcare outcomes.
For Nigeria, the expansion of locally available specialist procedures presents an opportunity to strengthen clinical capacity, improve access to treatment and potentially reduce the need for patients to seek certain forms of medical care abroad.
Through the collaboration involving Highendurology, Think Robotics and Grandville Medical Centre, the initiative places technological innovation and specialist clinical practice at the centre of discussions about the future of urological care in Nigeria.
As the country continues to explore ways of improving its specialist healthcare services, the commissioning represents a notable step towards encouraging medical innovation, professional collaboration and the adoption of contemporary surgical technologies.
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