Defense Ministry Conducts First Remote Robotic Surgery
The Saudi Ministry of Defense has carried out its first remote robotic surgical operation between two healthcare facilities under its jurisdiction, utilizing advanced robotic surgery technology. This reflects its digital readiness to enhance the delivery of specialized healthcare with high efficiency, without the need to transfer patients or surgical teams. The procedure was performed on a patient at King Fahd Medical City in Dhahran by linking the operating room in Riyadh, successfully treating the patient's right ureter for the right kidney, with the patient's condition remaining stable. This achievement marks an important step towards expanding remote robotic surgery applications and supporting access to surgical expertise in remote facilities across the Kingdom. It was conducted in collaboration with the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, which authorized the marketing of the system within Saudi Arabia, aligning with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and the healthcare sector transformation program.
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