Korede Abdullah 
MD/CEO, Grandville Medical Groups, Dr. Taiwo Alabi; Dr Ayobami Aranmolate, and former Chief Medical Director of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Prof. Akin Osibogun, during the commissioning
LAGOS, Nigeria – A Lagos hospital has introduced a 160-watt laser system for treating enlarged prostates, offering Nigerian patients access to a minimally invasive procedure that could reduce the need to travel abroad for specialised urological care.
Grandville Medical Centre commissioned the Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) system on Tuesday. The technology is designed to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that can obstruct urine flow and cause urinary problems.
Speaking at the commissioning, managing director of both companies and head of the Urology Division at Grandville Medical Centre, Dr Taiwo Alabi, described the procedure as a leading treatment option for men with an enlarged prostate. “This is the gold standard for the treatment of benign enlargement of the prostate all over the world,” he said.
Alabi explained that the procedure involves passing specialised instruments through the urethra to remove excess prostate tissue, without the external incision required for conventional open surgery.
He said the approach could reduce surgical trauma and blood loss while supporting faster recovery than open surgery.
The introduction of the system is expected to expand the range of specialised prostate treatments available locally, although access will depend on factors including the cost of treatment, specialist availability and the capacity of hospitals to provide the service.
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