Grandville Commissions Nigeria’s First Potent 160W HoLEP Laser to Advance Prostate Care
Grandville Medical Centre, Surulere, Lagos, has commissioned Nigeria’s first Potent 160W Holmium Laser system for Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP), marking a significant milestone in the adoption of advanced technology for specialised urological care in the country.
The commissioning, held on Thursday, October 8, 2026, brought together urologists, medical experts and other healthcare stakeholders to discuss developments in endourology and the growing role of advanced technology in the treatment of prostate conditions.
The initiative involves Highendurology, a specialist urological service based at Grandville Medical Centre, and Think Robotics, its technology arm.
HoLEP is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to treat benign prostatic enlargement, a condition that can cause urinary difficulties and significantly affect patients’ quality of life. The procedure uses a holmium laser to remove obstructive prostate tissue, offering an alternative to conventional surgical approaches for appropriately selected patients.
The introduction of the Potent 160W system highlights the growing role of advanced medical technology in expanding the range of treatment options available within Nigeria’s specialist healthcare sector.
Speaking at the event, robotic surgeon Dr. Taiwo Opeyemi Alabi, Head of the Urology Division at Grandville Medical Centre and Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Committee on Medical Innovations and Entrepreneurship, joined other medical experts in highlighting developments in urological practice and the importance of specialist expertise in adopting advanced surgical techniques.
He said the Potent 160W HoLEP technology is the first of its kind in Nigeria and marks a new dawn for advance prostate care in the country.
The event also attracted medical professionals from across the country, who commended the initiative and highlighted the importance of strengthening Nigeria’s capacity to deliver specialised healthcare locally.
Professor Akin Osibogun noted that initiatives such as the one at Grandville Medical Centre could help reduce medical tourism by making specialised medical procedures previously sought abroad available to patients in Nigeria. He emphasised that strengthening the country’s capacity to deliver advanced medical care would give more Nigerians the opportunity to access specialised treatment closer to home.
Dr. Ayobami Aranmolate, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Grandville Medical Group, described the introduction of Nigeria’s first Potent 160W HoLEP laser system as a potential game changer for specialist healthcare in the country. He said the development could improve access to a wider range of urological care for patients in Nigeria.
Similarly, Dr. Olayinka Atilola, National Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Medical Association, called on the government and well-meaning individuals to support medical innovations that could strengthen local healthcare capacity and help stem the tide of medical tourism.
Beyond the commissioning, the initiative underscores the importance of combining advanced medical equipment with clinical expertise, appropriate infrastructure, specialist training and continuous professional development to strengthen the delivery of specialised healthcare.
For Nigeria, the expansion of locally available specialist procedures raises important questions about how investments in medical technology can translate into improved access to treatment, stronger clinical capacity and reduced reliance on overseas healthcare services.
Through Highendurology, Think Robotics and Grandville Medical Centre, the initiative places medical technology and specialist clinical practice at the centre of conversations about the future of urological care in Nigeria.
As the country continues to explore ways of strengthening its specialist healthcare capacity, the commissioning represents a step towards advancing innovation, professional collaboration and the adoption of contemporary surgical technologies.
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