Minimally invasive surgeries up as hospitals expand services

An operating room at Metropolitan Hospital in Nairobi during a facility tour on February 6, 2026.

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More hospitals have adopted minimally invasive surgery procedures, handing patients wider service options.

These techniques offer patients a less painful alternative to traditional surgeries, with reduced recovery times and lower risks of complications. The techniques include laparoscopic surgery, endoscopic procedures, natural-orifice surgery, and some robotic-assisted procedures.

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