ABU DHABI (WAM)
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), a subsidiary of PureHealth, has today announced it has reached a significant milestone of 500 robotic-assisted surgeries (RAS) since the robotic surgery programme was introduced in 2020, with over 200 surgeries performed so far in 2024.
The substantial rise in RAS reflects growing patient acceptance and confidence in this cutting-edge method, with over 12 million procedures conducted, worldwide, using intuitive robotic systems.
Dr. Salem Al Harthi, consultant and chair of the Department of Surgery at SSMC, said, “Robotic assisted surgery allows us to perform highly intricate procedures with exceptional precision and control. The impressive growth of our RAS programme is testament to our team’s commitment to ongoing training and technological advancement, ensuring we remain at the forefront of surgical innovation.
“At SSMC, annual training ensures medical staff remain at the cutting edge of RAS techniques and the hospital remains committed to offering its surgical teams the opportunities to explore new technologies.”
Dr. Abdulqader Almessabi, acting chief medical officer at SSMC, stated, “Robotic-assisted surgery is revolutionising patient care, not just at SSMC but around the world. The marked increase in procedures, coupled with our relentless focus on continuous improvement and learning, highlights our determination to set new standards in surgical excellence."