Over the past eight years, the five-year cancer survival rate in Almaty has risen from 46% to 75%. This progress is attributed to the adoption of advanced technologies, including a robotic surgical system at the city's cancer center. Health Minister Akmaral Alnazarova reviewed the new treatment methods during a visit to the Almaty Cancer Center, infohub.kz reports.
The minister was told that the robotic surgical system enables complex minimally invasive operations through small incisions instead of traditional large cuts.
According to oncologists, the equipment's high precision reduces the risk of damage to major blood vessels and lessens the need for blood transfusions. Robotic interventions also lower the likelihood of complications, inflammation, and infections.
After such operations, patients experience significantly less pain, spend less time in the hospital, and return to their normal lives faster.
In addition, the robot allows the surgeon to view the surgical field in magnified 3D, making even the smallest nerves and blood vessels clearly visible. The system ensures high precision of movements and fully compensates for hand tremors.
Currently, more than 38,000 patients with cancer are registered in the city, and over 27,000 people receive medical care annually. It is noted that over the past eight years, the volume of treatment services has grown twofold and a half.
Earlier, Kursiv wrote that a new modern cancer center will be built in Almaty. The project has already passed state expert review. It is promised to be equipped with an operating block with robotics, a molecular genetic laboratory, and an automated drug preparation system.