Sharjah: Al Qassimi Women's and Children's Hospital, part of the Emirates Health Services, has successfully performed the UAE's first series of robotic surgeries on children, marking a significant milestone in specialised paediatric healthcare and advanced surgical innovation.
According to Emirates News Agency, Dr Safiya Al Khaja, Director of Al Qassimi Women's and Children's Hospital, stated that this achievement represents a major advancement in the development of specialised healthcare services and showcases Emirates Health Services' dedication to innovation, clinical excellence, and patient-centred care. She highlighted that the introduction of advanced robotic surgical technologies has enabled medical teams to perform complex procedures with exceptional precision, flexibility, and control.
Dr Khalid Khalfan, Consultant Paediatric Surgeon and Deputy Hospital Director for Medical Affairs, emphasized that the inclusion of robotic surgery into paediatric services underlines the hospital's commitment to providing patients with the latest global medical innovations. He explained that the technology offers safer, less invasive treatment options and improves surgical outcomes.
The procedures were performed by Dr Mohammed Hassan, Consultant Paediatric Surgeon, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team including anaesthetists, paediatric surgical nurses, and support services staff. This coordinated approach reflects the hospital's integrated model of care and its dedication to achieving the best outcomes for patients.
Dr Hassan noted that robotic surgery enables surgeons to operate with exceptional accuracy in small and complex anatomical spaces, using three-dimensional visualisation systems and highly precise instruments that replicate human hand movements. The first series of procedures comprised complex gastrointestinal and paediatric urology surgeries, all completed successfully with positive clinical outcomes and smooth patient recovery.
This achievement comes amid growing global adoption of robotic-assisted surgery, particularly for reconstructive and minimally invasive procedures requiring high levels of precision and expertise. Through this pioneering initiative, Al Qassimi Women's and Children's Hospital continues to strengthen its standing as a leading centre for paediatric robotic surgery and to advance medical education, research, and innovation in child healthcare.