The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has completed its first 100 robotic-assisted surgical procedures and plans to train additional surgeons as it expands the programme.

The hospital said on Saturday that the milestone was reached following the programme’s launch on May 26, 2026, with operations performed across General Surgery, Urology and Gynaecology.

Despite the name, robotic-assisted surgery does not mean a robot operates independently. The surgeon controls the system throughout the procedure, using the technology to assist in carrying out the operation.

General Surgery accounted for the largest share, with 47 procedures. These included gallbladder removal, groin hernia repairs, removal of part of the large intestine and gastric bypass surgery.

The Gynaecology team performed 34 procedures, including ovarian cyst removal and operations to remove the womb, fallopian tubes or ovaries.A further 19 procedures were completed by the Urology team. These included prostate and kidney removal, repairs to abnormal connections between the bladder and vagina, and procedures to address narrowing where urine drains from the kidney.

GPHC said the achievement reflects the growing use of the technology and the skills developed by its surgical teams. The hospital’s next step is to train more surgeons across the three specialties to use the system, building local expertise and expanding its capacity to offer robotic-assisted procedures.

GPHC described the milestone as part of its continuing efforts to improve surgical services and expand access to modern treatment for patients in Guyana.