Vanuatu's Port Vila Central Hospital has undertaken its first-ever surgery for a laparoscopic hernia repair.
It is considered a milestone for the country and Dr Richard Leona said it was undertaken with help from Chinese surgeons.
He said while the hospital has had laparoscopic instruments for some time, they lacked the capacity for this type of surgery, until the arrival of the surgeons.
Dr Leona said the surgery was successful.
Source:
RNZ Pacific