With robotic surgery already established at Doctors Hospital & Medical Center, the introduction of a dedicated robotic surgical system at Farooq Hospital Westwood marks another significant development in Lahore's rapidly advancing surgical landscape.

Farooq Hospitals Expand Robotic Surgery to Westwood, Bringing Advanced Surgical Technology to Two Lahore Hospitals

With robotic surgery already established at Doctors Hospital & Medical Center, the introduction of a dedicated robotic surgical system at Farooq Hospital Westwood marks another significant development in Lahore's rapidly advancing surgical landscape.

By SurgiPathway Editorial Team | October 23, 2026

LAHORE, PAKISTAN — The Farooq Group of Hospitals has expanded its robotic surgery capabilities with the introduction of a dedicated robotic surgical system at Farooq Hospital Westwood, Lahore. The development follows the establishment of a robotic surgery programme at Doctors Hospital & Medical Center, Johar Town, extending the group's robotic surgical capabilities to two hospitals in the city.

The expansion represents another step in the adoption of advanced minimally invasive surgical technologies in Pakistan, potentially increasing access to robot-assisted procedures for patients requiring specialised surgical treatment.

Robotic Surgery Comes to Farooq Hospital Westwood

Farooq Hospital Westwood, located near Thokar Niaz Baig on Main Canal Road, has introduced its own permanently installed robotic surgical system, rather than relying on equipment shared with another facility.

The development has also been highlighted publicly by Professor Dr. Fariha Farooq, an experienced gynaecological endoscopic and robotic surgeon associated with the Farooq Hospitals network and Akhtar Saeed Medical & Dental College.

In announcements shared through her professional LinkedIn profile, Professor Fariha Farooq confirmed the introduction of robotic surgery at Farooq Hospital Westwood and highlighted the hospital's first robotic-assisted hysterectomy.

A hysterectomy involves the surgical removal of the uterus. In selected patients, a robotic-assisted approach allows surgeons to perform the procedure through small incisions using specialised instruments controlled from a surgical console.

The introduction of robotic-assisted gynaecological surgery at Westwood is an important milestone for the hospital's surgical services and may provide a foundation for further development of its robotic surgery programme.

The exact model of the system installed at Westwood and the full range of procedures currently offered have not yet been independently confirmed through publicly accessible technical documentation.

Doctors Hospital: More Than 300 Robotic Procedures Reported

The expansion to Westwood builds upon the robotic surgery programme established at Doctors Hospital & Medical Center, Johar Town, another hospital within the Farooq healthcare network.

In 2025, Doctors Hospital introduced the Toumai robotic surgical system, developed by MicroPort MedBot. The manufacturer publicly confirmed that the hospital had performed Pakistan's first Toumai robotic-assisted procedure, marking the system's first installation in the country.

The programme subsequently demonstrated rapid growth.

In August 2025, MicroPort MedBot announced that Doctors Hospital, in collaboration with RSA, had completed more than 100 robotic surgical procedures within just ten weeks.

The reported operations covered several specialties, including general surgery, gynaecology, urology, cancer surgery and paediatric surgery.

The hospital later announced another milestone: 300 robotic surgery cases completed in less than one year.

These figures reflect the hospital's publicly reported procedural volume and demonstrate the scale of its developing robotic surgery programme.

The hospital has also been associated with advances in robotic telesurgery. MicroPort MedBot reported a remotely performed robotic nephrectomy at Doctors Hospital, highlighting the potential of connected surgical systems to support procedures across geographical distances.

Two Hospitals, One Growing Robotic Surgery Network

With the introduction of robotic surgery at Westwood, the Farooq Hospitals network now has two Lahore facilities with reported operational robotic surgery programmes.

Doctors Hospital & Medical Center — Johar Town, Lahore

Established robotic surgery programme using the Toumai system, with reported experience in general surgery, urology, gynaecology, oncological procedures and paediatric surgery.

Farooq Hospital Westwood — Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore

A separately installed robotic surgical system, with the introduction of robotic-assisted gynaecological procedures publicly documented, including the hospital's first reported robotic hysterectomy.

The development is notable because operating robotic surgery programmes at separate hospitals involves more than acquiring sophisticated equipment. Successful implementation also depends on surgeon training, experienced operating-theatre personnel, anaesthetic support, instrument maintenance, patient selection and postoperative care.

What Is Robotic-Assisted Surgery?

Robotic-assisted surgery is an advanced minimally invasive surgical technique in which the surgeon controls specialised instruments mounted on robotic arms.

Contrary to a common misconception, the robot does not independently perform the operation. The surgeon remains in control throughout the procedure.

Depending on the system, robotic surgery may offer surgeons several technical advantages, including:

• High-definition, three-dimensional visualisation of the operative field.

• Wristed surgical instruments capable of movements that can be difficult with conventional laparoscopic instruments.

• Precise instrument control in confined anatomical spaces.

• Improved ergonomics for certain technically demanding procedures.

For appropriately selected patients, robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery may offer advantages over open surgery, including smaller incisions, reduced postoperative discomfort and earlier recovery.

However, these benefits are procedure-specific and are not guaranteed. Conventional laparoscopic surgery can produce similarly favourable outcomes for many operations, and robotic surgery is not necessarily the best approach for every patient.

The experience of the surgical team, the patient's condition and the complexity of the planned procedure remain central to treatment decisions.

What Does This Expansion Mean for Patients in Lahore?

The availability of robotic-assisted surgery at an additional hospital may offer patients greater choice when considering specialised surgical treatment.

Historically, access to sophisticated robotic surgical platforms has been limited by high equipment costs, specialised training requirements and the need for extensive institutional support.

The expansion of robotic surgery programmes within established private hospitals could contribute to the gradual development of local expertise and surgical training opportunities.

For patients, the availability of robotic surgery should be evaluated alongside other essential considerations, including the surgeon's experience, expected clinical outcomes, potential complications, overall treatment costs and postoperative care.

Patients should also confirm whether the specific robotic procedure they require is being offered at the hospital and whether it is appropriate for their clinical condition.

Strengthening Pakistan's Advanced Surgical Capabilities

The development of robotic surgery at Farooq Hospital Westwood is part of a wider evolution in Pakistan's surgical landscape.

As hospitals invest in minimally invasive technologies, the opportunities for specialised surgical training, multidisciplinary collaboration and complex surgical care are expanding.

These developments may also strengthen Pakistan's position as a destination for selected advanced surgical procedures, although international patient care requires reliable clinical standards, transparent pricing and well-organised postoperative follow-up.

For the Farooq Hospitals network, establishing robotic surgical capabilities at two separate Lahore hospitals demonstrates a continuing investment in surgical infrastructure.

Nevertheless, long-term success will depend on maintaining patient safety, appropriate surgical indications, trained teams and transparent reporting of clinical outcomes.

A New Chapter for Robotic Surgery in Lahore

From the introduction of the Toumai robotic surgical system at Doctors Hospital to the establishment of a dedicated robotic surgery facility at Farooq Hospital Westwood, the Farooq Hospitals network has taken significant steps toward expanding robot-assisted surgical care.

The reported completion of more than 300 robotic procedures at Doctors Hospital and the introduction of robotic-assisted hysterectomy at Westwood mark important stages in this development.

For Pakistan's surgical community, the significance lies not simply in the introduction of advanced machines, but in the growing institutional capacity to deliver specialised, technology-assisted surgical care.

At SurgiPathway, we recognise these developments as encouraging signs of progress in Pakistan's healthcare sector and look forward to further advances in surgical training, patient safety and responsible clinical innovation.

Sources and Verification

1. MicroPort MedBot — First Toumai Robotic Surgery in Pakistan
Manufacturer's confirmation of the Toumai system's first installation and initial robotic operation at Doctors Hospital, Lahore.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/microport-medbot_toumai-betterandlongerlives-microportmedbot-activity-7308669184647839744-47M-

2. MicroPort MedBot — 100 Robotic Procedures in Ten Weeks
Manufacturer's announcement of the milestone achieved at Doctors Hospital.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/microport-medbot_toumai-roboticsurgery-innovationinhealthcare-activity-7363735021074993152-XjQv

3. Doctors Hospital — 300 Robotic Surgery Cases
Public announcement shared by Dr. Omair Farooq regarding the hospital's reported procedural milestone.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/omair-farooq-88a671170_alhamdullilah-first-hospital-in-pakistan-activity-7462836473634123776-4s-u

4. Professor Dr. Fariha Farooq — Professional Announcements
Public updates regarding the introduction of robotic surgery and the first reported robotic hysterectomy at Farooq Hospital Westwood.
https://pk.linkedin.com/in/prof-fariha-farooq-aa989433

5. Farooq Hospitals — Official Westwood Branch Website
https://farooqhospitals.com/westwood

6. Doctors Hospital — Official Robotic Surgery Programme
https://doctorshospital.com.pk/robotic-surgery-in-pakistan/

Editorial note: Information about Doctors Hospital's robotic surgery milestones is based on institutional and manufacturer announcements. The permanent, separate installation at Westwood has been confirmed to SurgiPathway by a knowledgeable source; publicly accessible announcements independently support the introduction of robotic surgery and a reported robotic hysterectomy there. Procedural counts have not been independently audited.