When Leon Koks completed the Comrades Marathon last year, tears welled in his eyes, marking a poignant moment in his journey. This achievement, remarkable for any athlete, came merely a year after Koks became the inaugural Western Cape recipient of robotic surgery.
The surgical procedure formed part of Koks’ treatment for colon cancer at Groote Schuur Hospital, implemented under the auspices of the Western Cape Health Department.
Since the introduction of robotic surgeries in February 2022, over 600 procedures have been successfully conducted at Tygerberg and Groote Schuur hospitals. Initially intended for colorectal surgery, the scope of application has broadened to encompass various medical fields, including urology and gynaecology.
Remarkably, his recovery progressed swiftly, enabling him to resume training for the ultra-marathon a mere three months later. ‘With the new technology, you can save nerves that we had never seen before. Things that are tiny are magnified ten times. People’s quality of life is so much better, because nerves of pretty vital function are preserved so much better,’ he elaborated.
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