The first robotic spine surgery in the United Arab Emirates

Yas Clinic YCG Group in Abu Dhabi has successfully performed the first spinal surgery in the Middle East with the help of a “robot”.

The surgery was performed by Abdul Salam Abu Bakr Al Balushi, an American Society of Neurosurgeon, in collaboration with Globus Medical, a US-based company that developed spinal implants, orthopedic and surgical instruments for patients with spina bifida. Disorders as part of the Group’s vision. Expanding the global knowledge base in the medical sciences through its collaboration with internationally recognized organizations.

The vision of the Yas Clinic Group for a research-based healthcare network based in Abu Dhabi is to lead local medical research to ensure that patients in the United Arab Emirates and overseas receive the best medical care.

Spine Center of Excellence.

Dr. Al Balushi’s vision is to establish a “Spine Center of Excellence” in Abu Dhabi to help patients in the Middle East receive better surgical and non-surgical treatment for spinal diseases.

In this context, Dr. Al Balushi said, “The purpose of establishing this center is to preserve in the United Arab Emirates the same treatment that patients who travel to the United States receive for this purpose. Quality medical care locally, but it also allows for low-cost services that provide significant cost savings, which puts the UAE on the map of some developed countries that use “robotic” techniques in spinal surgery.

He added, “There are some neurosurgeons in the United States who are trained in robotic spinal surgery. Now, the United Arab Emirates has partnered with a few countries that have the technology for” robotic “spinal surgery. In return, we will continue to explore the Yas Clinic Group. It has all the options to transform Abu Dhabi into a medical tourism hub by setting up model medical centers in various specialties.

As part of the collaboration between the two sides, the Yas Clinic Group used Globus Medical’s “Excellent GPS” navigation technology, which is designed to improve the accuracy of surgery and improve the medical care provided to patients using robots. Navigation method.

The technology is based on capturing medical images and sending them to the Excelsior GPS system; To determine the size and position of the “implants”, the doctor will guide the robotic arm to a specific area of ​​the spine.

Inspired by the visionary leadership of the brilliant leadership of the United Arab Emirates and its continued support in this field, the Yas Clinic Group is eager to invest in future medical innovations. The group’s facilities provide excellent centers for the treatment of heart disease. , And critical care; These include organ transplant surgery, neurology, orthopedics and gastroenterology, as well as emergency medicine, surgical specialties, family medicine, gynecology and pediatrics, as well as a wide range of diagnostic and imaging services.

It is noteworthy that the Yas Clinic team provides health services based on scientific research and covers many hospitals and medical centers in Abu Dhabi. The team also provides comprehensive basic health services in addition to specialist treatment services; Advanced oncology treatments, including personalized medical services; Such as: bone marrow transplant surgery and regenerative medicine using stem cells.

The Yas Clinic team focuses on improving local medical innovations and expertise in tackling the region’s biggest health challenges; At the same time, it contributes to raising the level of health well-being in the country in general. The team seeks to contribute to the scientific community and design the medical research landscape using technological sites, equipment and expertise; Conducting complex clinical trials and tests on some of the most advanced therapies in the world; Stem Cell Therapy and Genetic Engineering .. The team also aims to expand the global knowledge base in the medical sciences through collaborations with internationally renowned institutions, and provides opportunities for local and regional medical students to pursue higher education through bone marrow transplant surgery. Cooperative Project.

Globus Medical is a medical device manufacturer aimed at improving the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. The community of surgeons and interacts with them regarding patients’ cases, complex surgical techniques and challenging clinical challenges. (Left)