Abu dhabi: Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), a subsidiary of PureHealth, has expanded its robotic surgery capabilities with the introduction of two advanced robotic systems for hip and knee replacement procedures, further expanding access to advanced orthopaedic care in the UAE. The solutions support a personalised approach to joint replacement surgery, enabling surgeons to tailor procedures to each patient's needs while enhancing surgical accuracy and implant positioning.
According to Emirates News Agency, robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery is associated with reduced intraoperative blood loss, improved alignment, greater implant precision, and faster rehabilitation timelines, helping patients return to mobility sooner. Dr. Abdulqader Almessabi, Chief Medical Officer at SSMC, highlighted the hospital's commitment to broadening robotic-assisted surgery across multiple specialities by investing in technologies and clinical expertise that support greater precision, consistency, and improved patient outcomes. This advancement allows SSMC to offer patients access to advanced surgical options closer to home while continuing to strengthen its orthopaedic services.
The expansion of SSMC's robotic orthopaedic capabilities also included a robotic-assisted hip replacement procedure. Using advanced robotic technology, the surgical team achieved precise implant positioning and joint alignment tailored to the patient's anatomy, supporting improved mobility, recovery, and long-term function following surgery. Dr. Joseph Alsousou, Consultant and Chair of the Orthopaedics Division at SSMC, emphasized that robotic technology allows for high accuracy in planning and positioning joint replacements based on each patient's anatomy and functional needs. He noted that the goal is to help patients regain mobility, reduce pain, and return to their daily lives with greater confidence and independence.
SSMC's orthopaedics team recently performed the hospital's first robotic-assisted knee replacement on a patient who had been living with chronic knee pain for more than 30 years.