Dubai Health Advances with Over 145 Robotic Surgeries in Three Years

These procedures use robotic systems that provide surgeons with high-precision, 3D visualization. Surgeons operate a control unit with a magnified viewing screen, guiding the robotic arms inside the body with precise, real-time movements.

Dubai Health has announced that over 145 successful robotic surgeries have been performed at Dubai Hospital since the launch of its robotic surgery programme in the second half of 2022.

Dr. Amer Sharif, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Health, said, “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.”

He noted that Dubai Health continuously strengthens its digital infrastructure across all hospitals and health centres within its integrated academic health system.

Guided by its ‘Patient First’ promise, the organisation equips medical teams with innovative technologies that improve accuracy and safety, contributing to a more seamless patient journey. This approach reinforces Dubai’s position as a leader in quality healthcare.

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, said, “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.”

He added that robotic surgeries have proven highly effective, reducing blood loss by over 90 per cent, shortening recovery times, and significantly lowering complications and pain.

“This approach offers a safer and more precise treatment option, improving the patient’s experience and enabling a faster return to normal life,” Dr. AlSaeedi said.

He further highlighted that all specialised surgeries performed over the past three years have demonstrated strong clinical outcomes, including a reduction in hospital stays from two weeks to less than three days. Training medical staff in robotic surgical systems remains essential to ensuring procedures are performed safely and effectively, he added.

The training combines both theoretical and hands-on practice to equip practitioners with the necessary skills to become licensed in this advanced technology, supporting its safe and regulated use.

Dubai Health offers robotic surgeries in multiple specialties, including urology, general surgery, and gynaecology. These procedures use robotic systems that provide surgeons with high-precision, 3D visualization. Surgeons operate a control unit with a magnified viewing screen, guiding the robotic arms inside the body with precise, real-time movements.

This minimally invasive approach uses small incisions instead of a single large one, helping surgeons perform complex procedures with greater accuracy and control. It also reduces the need to move surrounding tissue, muscles, and organs, lowering the risk of infection and pain during recovery, ultimately improving patient outcomes and quality of life.

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