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The UAE achieved a significant milestone by performing its first simultaneous robotic kidney transplant for a donor and recipient using one robot.
This groundbreaking surgery was performed by Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of the M42 group, in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic USA.
The procedure involved a UAE National donor and recipient, both treated in separate operating rooms with the same robotic system, which mimics surgeons’ movements with high precision.
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The minimally invasive approach offers benefits such as reduced trauma, less blood loss, and faster recovery.
Dr. Rashed Obaid Alsuwaidi of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi highlighted this achievement as a testament to Abu Dhabi’s status as a leading global healthcare destination.
Dr. George Haber, CEO of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, emphasised the importance of collaboration in advancing healthcare.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, the UAE's first multi-organ transplant facility, is also exploring the use of robotic technology in liver transplants. The hospital has previously conducted seven successful robotic-assisted donor surgeries, aiming to minimise incision size and improve patient outcomes.
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