Bahrain has become the first country in the region to successfully perform 100 surgeries using the Hugo RAS surgical robot, marking a new milestone in the kingdom’s record of medical achievements.
Royal Medical Services (RMS) commander Brigadier General Dr Shaikh Fahad bin Khalifa Al Khalifa said that the use of the robot represents a significant leap in the level of surgical care provided.
“The RMS reinforces its status as a leading institution in implementing the latest advances in modern medical technology,” he said yesterday.
“This achievement reflects the RMS’ continuous commitment to development and highlights the competence of its medical and technical staff, which has contributed to faster patient recovery and outstanding surgical outcomes in accordance with the highest international standards.
“The RMS has successfully completed 100 surgeries using the Hugo RAS robotic system.
“This milestone crowns the efforts made to unify RMS services, deliver safe and effective healthcare, maintain the continuity of services efficiently and significantly accelerate post-operative recovery and patient discharge processes.”
The Hugo RAS system is considered one of the most advanced innovations in robotic surgery, offering a high degree of precision, flexibility and control that surpasses what is possible with traditional surgeries.
The Hugo RAS surgical robot
The system consists of a 3D camera and four robotic arms equipped with precision surgical tools, which allow surgeons to perform operations remotely via a control panel and a high-definition screen.
The setup provides a clear view of the patient’s body, reduces infection risks and enhances overall surgical outcomes.
Surgeries performed using this advanced system include intricate procedures across urology, general surgery and obstetrics and gynaecology.
These included radical and partial kidney removals, radical prostatectomies, ureteroplasty as well as general surgeries such as hernia repairs of various types, colon surgeries and Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision (TATME) procedures.
In gynaecology, the system was used for ovarian cyst removals, hysterectomies and fibroid excisions.
All operations were robot-assisted and achieved excellent results with no significant complications.
The RMS confirmed that the use of the Hugo RAS technology has tangibly contributed to faster patient recovery and shorter hospital stays, thus enhancing the quality of care and improving overall surgical outcomes.
Brig Gen Dr Shaikh Fahad
“The RMS is the first medical institution in the Middle East to reach 100 surgeries using the Hugo RAS surgical system,” said Brig Gen Dr Shaikh Fahad.
“This was made possible by the efforts of the specialised medical team and the skill of the trained nursing and technical staff, all of whom contributed to achieving this advanced medical milestone.
“This achievement comes as part of an integrated healthcare system that focuses on continuous development and elevating the standard of patient care through the implementation of the latest global medical technologies.”
The RMS imported the Hugo surgical robot in April last year, making it the first medical institution to acquire this technology in the Middle East and North Africa region. It was supported and developed by a joint venture between RMS and Medtronic.
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