Lenmed Shifa Private Hospital Invests in Advanced Neurosurgical Technology to Improve Patient Outcomes and Access to Safer, High-Precision Brain and Spine Surgery

Durban, December 2025 – Lenmed Shifa Private Hospital is proud to announce a major investment in advanced neurosurgical technology that significantly enhances the level of care available to patients in the community. The introduction of the Medtronic StealthStation™ S8 Neuro Navigation System, Ziehm 3D C-arm, and Jackson Surgical Table represents a transformative step forward in the treatment of complex brain and spine conditions.

This integrated suite of technology allows surgeons to operate with unprecedented accuracy, safety, and efficiency-enabling procedures that were previously considered too complex or high-risk. For patients, this means safer surgeries, reduced complications, faster recovery times, and improved long-term outcomes.

The Medtronic StealthStation™ S8 provides real-time, high-precision navigation during surgery, allowing surgeons to see exactly where their instruments are in relation to vital brain and spinal structures. When combined with the Ziehm 3D C-arm’s CT-quality intraoperative imaging and the advanced patient positioning offered by the Jackson table, surgeons gain a fully integrated, high- definition, real-time view of the surgical field.

Together, these technologies support minimally invasive procedures, reduce the need for repeat surgeries, minimise radiation exposure, and allow immediate confirmation of implant placement during surgery—eliminating the need for many postoperative scans.

“This technology is a game changer for both surgeons and patients,” said Dr Gona Govender, Neurosurgeon at Lenmed. “We can now operate with extreme precision in delicate areas of the brain and spine, significantly reducing the risk to critical structures such as nerves, hearing, and balance. For patients, this translates into safer procedures, less pain, shorter hospital stays, and quicker return to normal life.”

For the community, this investment means access to world-class neurosurgical care closer to home, without the need to travel.

“At Lenmed, our focus is always on investing where it matters most- our patients,” said Kereson Moonsamy, Hospital Manager at Lenmed. “This investment reflects our long-term commitment to providing advanced, accessible healthcare to our community. By bringing this level of technology into our hospital, we are ensuring that our patients receive the same standard of care available at leading international centres.”

 

Key Patient Benefits Include –

• Greater surgical accuracy and safety

• Reduced risk of nerve injury and complications

• Support for minimally invasive procedures

• Less post-operative pain and faster recovery

• Lower radiation exposure

• Reduced likelihood of revision surgeries

• Shorter theatre time and hospital stays

This latest investment strengthens Lenmed Shifa Private Hospital’s position as a leader in specialised surgical care and reinforces its ongoing commitment to innovation, excellence, and patient-centred healthcare.

Lenmed owns and manages 20 healthcare facilities in South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique and Ghana and has offices in both South Africa and United Arab Emirates.

For more information on Lenmed and Shifa Private please visit www.lenmed.com or contact +27 87 087 0641