“Bloodless Surgery: A New Era in Ghanaian Healthcare”
"Bloodless Surgery: A New Era in Ghanaian Healthcare"
“Bloodless Surgery: A New Era in Ghanaian Healthcare”
Prof. Jonathan CB Dakubo, Founder & CEO of Mwin Tuba Hospital & Colo-Proctology Centre, has shared his experience and perspectives on bloodless surgery in Ghana.
According to Prof. Dakubo, bloodless surgery refers to all the measures that have to be put in place to prevent blood loss, minimize it, and definitely stop transfusion.
Prof. Dakubo emphasized the importance of ensuring that patients have enough blood before surgery and employing various measures to reduce blood loss during surgery. These measures include:
– Competence of the surgeon
– Use of electrothermal devices like ligasure and diathermy
– Employment of laparoscopy surgery
– Use of harmonic scalpel
By employing these measures, Prof. Dakubo’s hospital has been able to minimize blood transfusions during surgery. He noted that abdominal surgeries, such as surgeries on the stomach, liver, and colon, can result in significant blood loss, but with proper measures, transfusions can be avoided.
Driving Forces Behind Bloodless Surgery
Prof. Dakubo credited the Watchtower church for driving the movement towards bloodless surgery. He noted that his encounter with the church in 2001 inspired him to find ways to reduce blood loss and transfusions.
Prof. Dakubo’s hospital is set to go full-scale laparoscopy surgery, which he believes will further reduce blood loss during surgery. This development marks a significant step towards promoting bloodless surgery in Ghana.
Bloodless surgery is a crucial aspect of patient care that can reduce the risk of complications and improve outcomes. Prof. Dakubo’s experience and perspectives on bloodless surgery in Ghana highlight the importance of employing various measures to minimize blood loss and transfusions. As the medical field continues to evolve, the adoption of bloodless surgery techniques is likely to become more widespread, leading to better patient care and outcomes.
Story by Fada Amakye from Daily Sun online
