Author: Nertila Ivanovski

Versius – the innovative surgical robotic system designed to perform minimal access robot surgery was presented in the Zan Mitrev Clinical Hospital today. The presentation of the performance introduced the smallest surgical robot to the Macedonian professional, medical community. It can perform laparoscopic and minimally invasive procedures which benefits the patients, the surgeons and all medical professionals.
Versius technology is a digital interface between the surgeon and the patient. It consists of a work console operated by a surgeon and 4 arms, one holding the camera, and the other three holding the instruments. All arms are modular and completely imitate the movements of a human arm (shoulder, elbow, wrist). Each of the arms can work independently of the others, but they also work in unison (triangulation). The robotic procedure reduces blood loss, pain after surgery, as well as the recovery time.
Versius assists surgeons in various medical areas, mostly in urology, laparoscopic hysterectomy, gastroenterology and gynecology, wherever laparoscopic or minimally invasive approach is used, where the surgery involves a series of small incisions, something which is not available to millions of people around the world.
Versius is an invention of the British company, Cambridge Medical Robotics Surgical and it has been used to perform more than 20 thousand procedures in more than 20 countries.
Zan Mitrev Clinical Hospital always strives to develop and perfect the work techniques by introducing and using the most innovative methods, applying the latest developments in the new digital era in the sphere of medicine, with a view of providing the greatest possible benefits to the patients.

In the early morning hours, the first baby was born in the the Zan Mitrev Clinic Mother and Baby Center. The team on call, led by Dr. Kizheski spontaneously delivered the first male baby into this world, weighing 3,460g and 50cm. The newborn’s name will be Ognen. The maternity ward and the gynecology department in the Zan Mitrev Clinical Hospital were opened yesterday and they provide a multidisciplinary approach in the monitoring of future mothers before, throughout, as well as after the pregnancy. The center has state-of-the-art equipment from top global manufacturers and experienced medical staff. It has two delivery rooms, recovery rooms, an operation room, six incubators and for rooms – suites, a neonatology office, a gynecology office and an examination room.
On the occasion of the opening of the Center, we created special packages with many amenities and discounts which are transparent and without additional or hidden costs. The price for spontaneous delivery is 95,000 denars, and the price for cesarian birth is 130,000 denars. Zan Mitrev Clinic cooperates with all private health insurance companies, and it has a transparent offer with promotional prices without hidden additional costs
Some of the amenities include free obstetrician examinations after the 36th week as well as free pediatric examinations of the newborn during the first month. Fast and painless delivery. Complete care for the newborn by a neonatology team, 24-hour availability for consultation with the neonatology team and special benefits and discounts for the newborn and its family.

The Mother and Baby Center in the Zan Mitrev Clinic started to work in more than 800 square meters, equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment. The new department in the Clinic has two delivery rooms, recovery rooms, an operation room, six incubators and four rooms – suites, neonatology, gynecology offices and an examination office. The Mother and Baby Center provides a multidisciplinary approach with all the necessary capacities, equipment and staff to manage the prepartum, delivery and postpartum phases, and to meet all of the mother’s and baby’s needs.
Primarius Dr. Ljupcho Petrovski – gynecology and obstetrics specialist, perinatology subspecialist is the leader of the team of doctors that also includes Dr. Irena Andonova, gynecology and obstetrics specialist; Dr. Nenad Lazarov, gynecology and obstetrics specialist; Dr. Vladimir Kizheski, gynecology and obstetrics specialist; Dr. Violeta Nikolov, gynecology and obstetrics specialist; Dr. Vesna Delovska, pediatrician, neonatology specialist; Dr. Liljana Nikolikj, pediatrician, neonatology specialist etc.
“Opening of the Mother and Baby Center completes our aim to create a complete healthcare center and an integrated clinic, offering all the services in one place. We created a maternity center with a unique concept, which is an investment in the Macedonian healthcare, and its services will contribute to the improvement of the child delivery practice in our healthcare system. This completes the investment of 5 million euros which started with new equipment, promotion and expansion of the existing departments, opening several completely new departments and engaging top specialist physicians,” emphasized Dr. Zhan Mitrev. The Mother and Baby Center is equipped with the state-of-the-art equipment from various global manufacturers and an experienced medical team which always will be available in the Center to take care of the mothers and the babies during and after the pregnancy. The Center provides services throughout the three trimesters of the pregnancy, as well as diagnostic examinations, HSG laboratory, genetic investigations such as amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling, ultrasound and non-invasive prenatal tests.
“Our approach involves a comprehensive education of the future mother before and after childbirth, as well as involvement of the whole family in the care for the new mother and the newborn. This Center provides complete 24-hour care for mothers and babies. The physician that has gained the trust of the new mother before delivery, i.e. the one who guided the patient throughout the pregnancy, will also be available and present during the delivery itself,” emphasized Dr. Lazarov, a gynecology and obstetrics specialist.
The equipment, including gynecology tables and delivery tables, ultrasound machines, CPG machines, temperature control incubators, resuscitators, two function blenders with CPAP and high flow humidified air, was procured from renowned and top global manufacturers which completes this investment cycle that exceeds 5 million euros.
The Center monitors pregnant women as early as during the first trimester, manages pathological conditions during pregnancy, provides safe and painless delivery and adequate monitoring after delivery. The neonatology department is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and experienced medical staff, employing an interdisciplinary approach, providing complete pediatric care for the newborns.
The Mother and Baby Center is ready to receive and accommodate its first patients and take care of the mothers and babies throughout, as well as after the pregnancy.
In order to make it more accessible, on the occasion of the opening of the Center, we created special packages without hidden costs.

Yesterday, at an invitation from the U.S. Embassy in Skopje, and within the activities to honor the breast cancer awareness raising month, a team from our hospital appreciatively supported the #pedal4pink initiative. Our Dr. Nikola Hristov – cardiovascular surgeon will be part of a team of bicyclists riding the demanding 7 kilometer tour this weekend.
We express our gratitude to the U.S. Embassy North Macedonia