Dubai Hospital has performed more than 145 robotic surgeries since launching its robotic surgery programme in the second half of 2022, Dubai Health announced.
“This marks a milestone in the digital transformation of our healthcare system and reflects our commitment to leveraging advanced medical technologies and solutions that elevate the quality of care, in line with our vision to Advance Health for Humanity,” Dr. Amer Sharif, Chief Executive Officer – Dubai Health said in a statement.
Digital infrastructure expansion across Dubai Health system
Dubai Health is strengthening its digital infrastructure across all hospitals and health centres within its integrated academic health system. The organisation equips medical teams with technologies that improve accuracy and safety, guided by its ‘Patient First’ promise.
“Robotic surgeries at Dubai Health represent a significant step forward in the use of smart technologies in the operating room. This approach has increased surgical precision, strengthened patient safety, and led to improved outcomes,” Dr. Yaser AlSaeedi, Head of Urology and Director of the Robotic Surgery programme at Dubai Health, and Assistant Professor at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, the learning and discovery arm of Dubai Health explained.
Robotic surgery reduces blood loss by over 90 per cent
Robotic surgeries have reduced blood loss by over 90%, according to Dr. AlSaeedi. Recovery times have shortened and complications and pain have decreased.
Hospital stays have been reduced from two weeks to less than three days for all specialised surgeries performed over the past three years.
Dr. AlSaeedi said training medical staff in robotic surgical systems remains necessary to ensure procedures are performed safely. The training combines theory and hands-on practice and equips practitioners with skills to become licensed in the technology.
Robotic procedures span urology, general surgery and gynaecology
Robotic surgeries at Dubai Health cover urology, general surgery, and gynaecology. The procedures use robotic systems that provide surgeons with 3D visualisation.
The surgeon operates a control unit with a magnified viewing screen, guiding robotic arms inside the body with real-time movements. The approach uses small incisions instead of a single opening, helping surgeons perform procedures with accuracy and control.
The method reduces the need to move surrounding tissue, muscles, and organs, lowering the risk of infection and pain during recovery.
