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Tuesday March 25, 2025

Pakistan’s first medical documentary web series to premiere at Global Robotic Surgery Symposium at SIUT

By M. Waqar Bhatti
February 09, 2025
A general outside view of the SIUT hospital building, formerly Regent Plaza Hotel, in Karachi. — Geo.tv/File
A general outside view of the SIUT hospital building, formerly Regent Plaza Hotel, in Karachi. — Geo.tv/File

Azadfilm, in collaboration with the Robotic Surgery Department of the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT), has announced the launch of Pakistan’s first medical documentary web series.

The series focuses on advancements in medical technology and aims to inform both the medical community and the public about improved surgical options.

The web series highlights the importance of accessible, advanced healthcare for Pakistan’s population of 250 million. It reflects the SIUT’s ongoing efforts to adopt new medical technologies and improve patient care through innovation. The SIUT is recognized as a leading center for robotic surgery in the region.

This medical web series is conceptualized by Saima Saleem and directed by Jami, with Dr. Irfan Rizvi as executive producer.

The premiere will take place at the Pakistan Global Robotic Surgery Symposium hosted by the SIUT on February 14–15, 2025. The event will feature experts from the field of robotic surgery and serve as a platform to introduce this new project.