Al-Diriyah Hospital successfully performs robotic knee replacement surgery
In a move reflecting the rapid development of the healthcare sector in Saudi Arabia, Al-Diriyah Hospital , a member of the Third Riyadh Health Cluster, achieved a new medical milestone by successfully performing a delicate knee replacement surgery using the latest robotic surgical technology. The procedure was performed on a 46-year-old patient who had been suffering from severe pain due to advanced grade four osteoarthritis of the knee, which had negatively impacted her quality of life and mobility.
Details of the surgery and the medical team
orthopedic surgeon Professor Fawzi Al-Jasser Ahmed Bahkali , orthopedic surgeon at Al-Diriyah Hospital. Thanks to God and the use of modern techniques, the medical team was able to completely replace the patient's right knee joint, removing all traces of osteoarthritis and precisely correcting any bone deformities or misalignment. The operation was a success, and the patient regained near-normal joint movement. She was discharged from the hospital in good health to continue her rehabilitation program.
The robotic surgery revolution and its advantages
Robotic technology in orthopedic and joint surgeries represents a significant advancement in modern medicine. It allows surgeons unprecedented precision in measurements and bone cutting, minimizing collateral damage to surrounding tissues and accelerating patient recovery. This technology also helps extend the lifespan of artificial joints by ensuring their precise alignment, making it an ideal solution for complex cases like the one described.
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 Saudi healthcare sector, aligned with the goals of Vision 2030. The healthcare transformation program aims to facilitate access to healthcare services and enhance their quality and efficiency. The role of the "Third Riyadh Health Cluster" is particularly noteworthy, as it empowers peripheral and referral hospitals, such as Diriyah Hospital, to provide highly specialized services that were previously the exclusive domain of major medical cities.
Center of Excellence for Joint Surgery
This procedure falls under the services of the “Center of Excellence for Robotic Joint Replacement Surgery,” reflecting the hospital and healthcare cluster's commitment to adopting the latest global technologies. This approach contributes to boosting domestic medical tourism and reducing the need to travel abroad for treatment, thus reinforcing the Kingdom's position as a leading regional hub for advanced healthcare.
