LASUTH Highlights Medical Strides, Commits to Advancing Specialized Healthcare Interventions
LASUTH, the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, is at the forefront of providing advanced healthcare services in Nigeria. In an interview, the Chief Medical Director, Prof. Adetokunbo Fabamwo, highlighted the hospital's achievements, including successful cardiac procedures and independent open-heart surgeries.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) stands as a beacon of advanced healthcare, poised to administer comprehensive and specialized medical procedures in line with global best practices. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the Chief Medical Director, Prof. Adetokunbo Fabamwo, shed light on the hospital's remarkable medical achievements and its unwavering commitment to advancing quality healthcare services for citizens.
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Prof. Fabamwo affirmed LASUTH's position as a leading tertiary healthcare provider in Nigeria and Africa, attributing its success to various strategies and programs geared towards excellence. The hospital boasts state-of-the-art facilities aimed at improving the quality of life and wellness of its patients while reducing medical tourism.
One notable achievement highlighted by Prof. Fabamwo is LASUTH's cardiac catheterization lab, where life-saving interventional cardiology procedures are carried out. The hospital has successfully conducted over 350 procedures, including pacemaker insertions and clot removals, with the assistance of both local expertise and foreign missions.
Moreover, LASUTH has emerged as one of the few hospitals in the country to perform open-heart surgery independently. Led by Prof. Bode Falase and his team of cardiothoracic surgeons, the hospital has conducted numerous successful surgeries, garnering recognition and requests for collaboration from other teaching hospitals nationwide.
The hospital's obstetric unit, Ayinke House, stands as a testament to its commitment to maternal healthcare. Equipped with modern facilities and staffed by experienced professionals, Ayinke House provides comprehensive maternal services and contributes significantly to reducing morbidity and mortality among pregnant women.
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Additionally, LASUTH boasts an Endoscopy unit dedicated to minimally invasive procedures for digestive tract diseases and conducts cochlear implants to improve hearing for individuals with hearing loss. Despite the cost implications, LASUTH continues to prioritize patient care and seeks to increase awareness and sponsorship for these procedures.
While LASUTH's kidney transplant program faces challenges due to restrictions on commercial kidney donations, the hospital remains steadfast in providing critical care services. The hospital's Critical Care Unit, equipped with cutting-edge technology and manned by expert staff, plays a vital role in reversing medical tourism by offering top-notch treatment for patients in dire health conditions.
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In conclusion, LASUTH pledges to expand its healthcare infrastructure, leverage technology, enhance workforce skills, and foster innovative partnerships to deliver quality, efficient, and inclusive healthcare services to all citizens. With its unwavering commitment to excellence, LASUTH continues to set the standard for advanced healthcare in Nigeria and beyond.
