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Dr. Obinna Igwilo Performs Robotic Surgery In US by CSTR2: 12:08pm On Dec 21, 2019
Nigerian Performs Landmark Robotic Surgery in United States

Fayetteville Veteran Affairs Medical Centre, North Carolina (NC), in collaboration with the Department of Defense (DoD), has broken new ground in the field of medicine and surgery by recording its first robotic surgery using the Da Vinci surgical technology.

The Da Vinci surgical technology is a state of the arts technology designed to enable surgeons perform complex surgeries through minor incisions using minimally inversive technique.

Da Vinci technology was approved by the FDA in 2000 as the first surgery system technology for general laparoscopic surgery in US hospitals, according to RoboticOncology.com, and since then, the use of this cutting-edge technology by surgeons has been on the rise due to its stated effect on cost reduction.

The surgeon at the console, steering this pioneer joint project is Nigerian-born prodigy and celebrated surgeon, Dr. Obinna Igwilo, who worked with a team of clinicians and other employees of the Fayetteville Coastal Healthcare system.

Igwilo, a native of Abia State, Nigeria, is a pioneer of the robotic surgery, which he had been working on since 2014.

He has worked with a team of clinicians and other employees of the Fayetteville Healthcare Centre. His efficiency was described by his employers as an “active engagement with the training of medical students and surgical residents while also serving as clinical Assistant professor of surgery with Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicines”.

The surgeon’s robotic surgery would remain a historic event been the first to be performed in the 80-year-old hospital. The exploit of Igwilo in medical practice has brought pride and inspiration in the heart of both the young and old, his success and accomplishment has been recognised by his Alma mater, Ngwa High school Aba and the school has been in a festive mood.

The ground breaking surgery in North Carolina by Nigeria- born surgeon shows clear testimony of the leading role led by Nigeria doctors both at home and abroad in promoting health and also advancing the cause of humanity.

Igwilo holds the fellowships of The Royal Colleges of Surgeons (FRCS) Glasgow and Edinburgh, and American College of Surgeons (FACS).

A member of SAGES Society of American Gastro-intestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, with special surgical interests in Robotic/laparoscopic/minimally invasive surgery; Endocrine and Colorectal surgery, Igwilo has been performing robotic surgeries since 2014.

A consultant General Surgeon at VAMC and WAMC, he has been cited by his employers for his “active engagement with the training of medical students and surgical residents while also serving as clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery with Campbell University School of Osteopathic medicine”

Igwilo attended Ngwa High School Aba in Abia State, where he was nicknamed ‘Archimedes” – after the Greek Mathematician and Physicist – because of the ease with which he handled math the very elusive subject loathed by many of his peers. He graduated from Ngwa High School in 1980 with a distinction. The same year, he was admitted to the University of Nigeria College of Medicine and Surgery, graduating in 1986 with MB.BCh.

Following his Internship at University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Enugu, and Clinical externship at Whipps Cross University Hospital in London, UK, among numerous clinical exposures in Europe and America, the budding MD emerged onto the US medical ecosystem, making sure to take a front seat in the ever-changing and technologically-driven world of medicine and surgery.

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Re: Dr. Obinna Igwilo Performs Robotic Surgery In US by meum: 12:18pm On Dec 21, 2019
Nice 1
Re: Dr. Obinna Igwilo Performs Robotic Surgery In US by CSTR2: 12:34pm On Dec 21, 2019
That is why it annoys me when Nigeria wastes money.

That 37 billion naira for national assembly renovation can build a well equipped edifice that can attract the likes of him and pay him well.

And he would feel more fulfilled helping
Nigerians than treating some obessed white pricks.

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Re: Dr. Obinna Igwilo Performs Robotic Surgery In US by beresponsible(m): 12:56pm On Dec 21, 2019
This one na correct ozubulu pikin. Not like some ozubulu bishop in SA celebrated for exporting crime

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Re: Dr. Obinna Igwilo Performs Robotic Surgery In US by Hienna(m): 8:46pm On Dec 22, 2019
smiley
Re: Dr. Obinna Igwilo Performs Robotic Surgery In US by Conceptman: 8:47pm On Dec 22, 2019
Only if our government can invest in the youths before they all leave this country to get better training and experience and when they are done entice them with great offers then let's watch how this country won't grow.
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Re: Dr. Obinna Igwilo Performs Robotic Surgery In US by Wavvywind: 8:47pm On Dec 22, 2019
Up Nigeria

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Re: Dr. Obinna Igwilo Performs Robotic Surgery In US by Patrioticman007(m): 8:47pm On Dec 22, 2019
beresponsible:
This one na correct ozubulu pikin. Not like some ozubulu bishop in SA celebrated for exporting crime
.

You too much. Let's google our facts please.

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Re: Dr. Obinna Igwilo Performs Robotic Surgery In US by blessedweapon(m): 8:47pm On Dec 22, 2019
Nwa Afo

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Re: Dr. Obinna Igwilo Performs Robotic Surgery In US by Nvc078: 8:48pm On Dec 22, 2019
Tufiakwa...he is not a Nigerian.
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.He is a Biafran........Igbo Amaka biko

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Re: Dr. Obinna Igwilo Performs Robotic Surgery In US by malele(m): 8:48pm On Dec 22, 2019
Chai my Igbo brothers. We need our own country

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Re: Dr. Obinna Igwilo Performs Robotic Surgery In US by Godhatesodomy: 8:48pm On Dec 22, 2019
Wow

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Re: Dr. Obinna Igwilo Performs Robotic Surgery In US by alfasexy: 8:48pm On Dec 22, 2019
Igbo Amaka!

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Re: Dr. Obinna Igwilo Performs Robotic Surgery In US by NaijadrivaCars: 8:48pm On Dec 22, 2019
Monalisa Chinda did say "Igbo Amaka" on her insta post.

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Re: Dr. Obinna Igwilo Performs Robotic Surgery In US by samteebiz3: 8:48pm On Dec 22, 2019
Igbo amala!

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Re: Dr. Obinna Igwilo Performs Robotic Surgery In US by Nwodosis(m): 8:49pm On Dec 22, 2019
Seems we all agreed that he's a Nigerian and not the drug people from the East!

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Re: Dr. Obinna Igwilo Performs Robotic Surgery In US by adekayo1234(m): 8:49pm On Dec 22, 2019
You won't see a lot of people commenting on this now. Nigerians no dey celebrate excellence

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Re: Dr. Obinna Igwilo Performs Robotic Surgery In US by NaijaRoyalty(m): 8:49pm On Dec 22, 2019
Dr Obinna Igwilo thanks for making the Igbo race proud .


Igbo Amaka .

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Re: Dr. Obinna Igwilo Performs Robotic Surgery In US by Collins300(m): 8:49pm On Dec 22, 2019
Nice one grin grin grin

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Re: Dr. Obinna Igwilo Performs Robotic Surgery In US by StrongandMighty: 8:49pm On Dec 22, 2019
Igbo to the world



But this news go pain some people shaa

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Re: Dr. Obinna Igwilo Performs Robotic Surgery In US by Blackpearlous(f): 8:50pm On Dec 22, 2019
I believe strongly that Nigeria will still be a nation to envy

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Re: Dr. Obinna Igwilo Performs Robotic Surgery In US by Nobody: 8:50pm On Dec 22, 2019
malele:
Chai my Igbo brothers. We need our own country
One second .
Chestbeating don start. .

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Re: Dr. Obinna Igwilo Performs Robotic Surgery In US by MrPresident1: 8:50pm On Dec 22, 2019
Afonjas, how far? Igbo amaka, umu Chineke grin

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Re: Dr. Obinna Igwilo Performs Robotic Surgery In US by Nvc078: 8:50pm On Dec 22, 2019
Blackpearlous:
I believe strongly that Nigeria will still be a nation to envy
Biafra you mean?

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Re: Dr. Obinna Igwilo Performs Robotic Surgery In US by Richdad50(m): 8:51pm On Dec 22, 2019
shocked
Re: Dr. Obinna Igwilo Performs Robotic Surgery In US by Jaysolu(m): 8:51pm On Dec 22, 2019
American doctor of Nigerian decendt

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Re: Dr. Obinna Igwilo Performs Robotic Surgery In US by superior1: 8:51pm On Dec 22, 2019
Nigerians excel....only outside of Nigeria
Re: Dr. Obinna Igwilo Performs Robotic Surgery In US by okeyfrank: 8:51pm On Dec 22, 2019
Let's Report it as some lazy people report negative news:

An Igbo Doctor in the United States, Dr. Obinna Igwilo..........

Chai!!! IGBO AMAKA!!!

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Re: Dr. Obinna Igwilo Performs Robotic Surgery In US by Jabioro: 8:51pm On Dec 22, 2019
He has drank American water ,it has washed out all Nigerian syndrome out of him.. therefore he is expected to behave,act and do like them..

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Re: Dr. Obinna Igwilo Performs Robotic Surgery In US by FactBoyz: 8:51pm On Dec 22, 2019
cheesy
Re: Dr. Obinna Igwilo Performs Robotic Surgery In US by opalu: 8:52pm On Dec 22, 2019
Okay

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