emirates7 - Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), a subsidiary of PureHealth, has reached a significant milestone, performing 500 robotic-assisted surgeries (RAS) since launching its robotic surgery program in 2020, with over 200 of those surgeries completed in 2024 alone.
This surge in RAS procedures reflects growing patient confidence and the increasing acceptance of this advanced surgical technique, which has seen over 12 million procedures performed globally using robotic systems.
Dr. Salem Al Harthi, Consultant and Chair of the Department of Surgery at SSMC, explained, “Robotic-assisted surgery enables us to carry out complex procedures with unparalleled precision and control. The impressive expansion of our RAS program is a testament to our team’s dedication to continuous training and technological progress, ensuring that we stay at the forefront of surgical innovation.”
Dr. Abdulqader Almessabi, Acting Chief Medical Officer at SSMC, added, “Robotic-assisted surgery is transforming patient care, not only at SSMC but worldwide. The substantial increase in procedures, alongside our unwavering commitment to improvement and learning, underscores our determination to set new standards in surgical excellence.”
This surge in RAS procedures reflects growing patient confidence and the increasing acceptance of this advanced surgical technique, which has seen over 12 million procedures performed globally using robotic systems.
Dr. Salem Al Harthi, Consultant and Chair of the Department of Surgery at SSMC, explained, “Robotic-assisted surgery enables us to carry out complex procedures with unparalleled precision and control. The impressive expansion of our RAS program is a testament to our team’s dedication to continuous training and technological progress, ensuring that we stay at the forefront of surgical innovation.”
Dr. Abdulqader Almessabi, Acting Chief Medical Officer at SSMC, added, “Robotic-assisted surgery is transforming patient care, not only at SSMC but worldwide. The substantial increase in procedures, alongside our unwavering commitment to improvement and learning, underscores our determination to set new standards in surgical excellence.”