Dr. Uchechi Iweala, son of Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has made history by becoming the first surgeon to perform a robotic spinal surgery in the state of Maryland, USA.
The Abia State-born orthopedic surgeon, who hails from Ohuhu in Umuahia North Local Government Area, achieved this groundbreaking feat by successfully carrying out a navigated lumbar spinal fusion using robotic technology—marking a significant milestone in medical history.
His achievement has been celebrated as a major advancement in spinal surgery and a proud moment for the Nigerian medical community.
