Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi Achieves 500 Robotic Surgeries Milestone in Four Years
The procedures offer quicker recovery and often allow for same-day discharge
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi has successfully performed 500 robotic surgeries since the launch of its robotic surgery programme in 2020.
The hospital has already conducted more than 200 robotic surgeries this year alone. SSMC, part of the Pure Health group, said the robotic surgery programme contributes to faster recovery times for patients.
Compared to traditional surgery, RAS provides many notable advantages. It facilitates quicker recovery and often allows for same-day discharge, while also minimising blood loss and reducing the need for transfusions. This modern surgical approach is especially beneficial for high-risk patients, as it offers superior precision and significantly reduces surgical trauma.
The rise in RAS (robotic-assisted surgery) has seen over 12 million procedures conducted worldwide.
In 2020, SSMC began pioneering its RAS journey with just four procedures. Over the last four years, the growth in adoption of this mode of surgery has underscored the demand for the programme, and as a consequence, its rapid increase in use. The number of robotic procedures and the number of surgeons performing them is doubling annually, reflecting both demand and SSMC’s expanding expertise in this surgical capability.
