Successful robotic kidney stone surgery at King Abdullah Medical City
In a move reflecting the rapid development of the health sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, King Abdullah Medical City in the Holy Capital, a member of the Makkah Health Cluster, recorded a new medical achievement added to its record of successes, as a specialized medical team in the Urology Department was able to perform two precise and successful surgical operations to treat kidney stones using the latest robotic technologies.
The two procedures were performed by Dr. Muhanna Saleh Subhi, a consultant urologist, using the Renal Calculiography System (RIRS) assisted by an advanced robotic surgical system. This step comes within the framework of the Medical City's strategy to adopt the latest global treatment solutions and localize advanced technologies to serve patients in Makkah and pilgrims to the Holy Mosque.
Advanced technologies for more accurate results
The medical city explained that integrating robotic technology with flexible kidney endoscopes represents a significant advancement in this specialized field. The robotic system provides highly precise control over the endoscope's movement within the kidney, allowing access to stones in hard-to-reach areas that are difficult to reach using traditional methods. This system also effectively reduces the physical and mental strain on the surgeon, particularly in lengthy procedures or those dealing with complex, multi-stone cases.
Documented medical studies indicate that robotic surgeries in the field of urology contribute directly to increasing the efficiency of the surgical procedure, reducing the time of the operation, in addition to reducing the likelihood of side effects, which positively affects the speed of patient recovery and reduces the length of their stay in the hospital.
Keeping pace with the health transformation and Vision 2030
This achievement is not a fleeting event, but rather part of a comprehensive transformation underway in the Kingdom's healthcare sector, aligned with the goals of Vision 2030 and the Health Sector Transformation Program. Leading medical facilities, such as King Abdullah Medical City, are striving to enhance operational efficiency and elevate the quality of healthcare services through investment in artificial intelligence and robotic surgery.
King Abdullah Medical City in Makkah is a reference medical facility that provides precise specialized services (Quaternary Care), and plays a pivotal role in providing advanced healthcare to the residents of the Western Region and to the guests of God, pilgrims and Umrah performers, which makes the availability of such advanced technologies an urgent necessity to ensure the provision of the best global safety and quality standards.
The Medical City concluded by affirming its commitment to further developing its medical staff and technical equipment, ensuring the sustainability of advanced health services and enhancing the Kingdom’s position as a leading destination for advanced healthcare in the region.
