JSH’s Robotic-assisted Hysterectomy Marks Milestone In Southern Region’s Cancer Care

JOHOR BAHRU, July 29 (Bernama) -- Johor Specialist Hospital (JSH) has successfully performed the Southern region’s first robotic-assisted hysterectomy with sentinel node biopsy for early-stage endometrial cancer, a significant advancement in minimally invasive surgery for women’s cancers.

In a statement today, KPJ Healthcare Berhad said the procedure utilised robotic technology to remove the uterus and pinpoint sentinel lymph nodes, the initial sites where cancer is most likely to spread, using advanced fluorescence imaging.

This precision-guided approach enables targeted lymph node sampling while reducing the need for extensive dissection, thereby minimising surgical trauma.

Endometrial cancer is the most common malignancy of the female reproductive system. For older patients or those with underlying conditions such as obesity, robotic surgery provides a safer alternative to conventional open surgery, offering benefits such as smaller incisions, less blood loss and quicker recovery.

“This milestone reflects our focus on innovation under the KPJ Health System to benefit patients and strengthen clinical practice,” said KPJ Healthcare president and managing director Chin Keat Chyuan.

“By expanding access to safer, less invasive surgical techniques, we are supporting our ‘Care for Life’ purpose while equipping our hospitals and specialists with the tools and training they need for the future of healthcare,” he added.

Consultant Gynaecologic Oncologist at JHS, Dr Ahmad Shuib Yahaya, who led the procedure, said the technique enables clinicians to precisely target the lymph nodes most likely to be affected by cancer, thereby enhancing surgical outcomes.

“This technique allows us to focus on the few lymph nodes most likely to be affected instead of removing many unnecessarily. For patients, it can mean fewer complications and a smoother recovery, while still giving us the information we need to plan treatment,” he said.

Robotic surgery is gaining traction across various medical specialties in Malaysia, with JSH now incorporating the technology into gynaecologic oncology.

This advancement aligns with the group’s broader strategy to expand its portfolio of advanced surgical services, including in urology and general surgery, across its nationwide network.

The initiative also reinforces KPJ Healthcare’s commitment to developing Centres of Excellence and enhancing subspecialty integration, bringing together clinical expertise, education and research to deliver care that is safe, precise and patient-centred.

Further information may be obtained at https://kpjhealth.com.my/johor.

-- BERNAMA

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