Less bleeding, fast recovery: How robotic surgery in UAE helps doctors, patients
Imagine a robot helping a doctor perform surgery with the precision of a machine and the care of a human hand. That’s exactly what’s happening at many hospitals in the UAE, where robotic surgery is not just the future, it’s the present.
Recently, Clemenceau Medical Centre Hospital celebrated a major milestone of 825 successful robotic surgeries since launching the programme in 2021. Using the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System, doctors can now do complex surgeries more accurately, with less pain and quicker recovery for patients.
“People often think the robot replaces the surgeon — but that’s not true,” said Dr Walid Faraj, consultant general surgeon at CMC Dubai. “The robot is a tool. It helps us move with greater control, especially in tight spaces inside the body. This means we can operate with minimal damage to surrounding tissues.”
According to Dr Faraj, patients often go home sooner and feel less discomfort than with traditional surgery. “There are fewer complications, smaller incisions, and overall, a much smoother recovery,” he added.
