Surgery

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Medcare saves a man’s colon without an open surgery after a massive tumour engulfs 75% of his intestine

News Desk 20/04/2026

In an extraordinary advancement in medicine that has the potential to transform colon cancer treatments in the future, a group of experts at Medcare Royal Hospital in Al Qusais has successfully prevented a man from having his colon removed due to a large tumour, all without making any external

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Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City Performs Emergency Robotic Urology Surgery

News Desk 16/04/2026

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), a flagship hospital in the UAE for serious and complex care and a subsidiary of PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, has performed an emergency robotic urology surgery. This case represents an exceptional milestone in the field of robotic urology. A focused medical literature review reveals only […]

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UAE-funded XCath Completes World’s First-in-Human Telerobotic Stroke Surgery

News Desk 23/03/2026

XCath, a medical device company pioneering neuro-endovascular surgical robotics that is part-owned by Crescent Enterprises, announced today the successful completion of the world’s first in-human telerobotic stroke procedure.   The landmark remote robotic mechanical thrombectomy was performed using the XCath Iris Endovascular Robotic (EVR) System by Dr. Vitor Mendes

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Modern neuro ortho & spine surgery is safer than ever for patients, according to experts at 10th Medcare Orthopaedics & Neuro-Spine Symposium

News Desk 13/02/2026

Experts have highlighted a key shift in major ortho, brain and spine surgery, driven by advances in minimally invasive and microsurgical techniques that are dramatically reducing pain, hospital stays, and long-term disability, according to specialists speaking at the latest edition of the Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Symposium. Doctors noted that procedures once

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KFSHRC Leads Middle East in Epilepsy Surgery with Over 2,000 Successful Procedures

PR News Desk 26/08/2025

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) has reinforced its Epilepsy Centre’s position as one of the world’s most active in Stereo-Electroencephalography (Stereo-EEG) procedures, with a rate of 1 to 2 cases per week, making it the largest epilepsy surgery centre in the Middle East and advancing its role in providing cutting-edge solutions for […]

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RAK Hospital Webinar Highlights Research-Backed Benefits of Bariatric Surgery in Tackling Obesity Crisis

PR News Desk 05/05/2025

As the obesity epidemic continues to grow across the UAE and the wider region, RAK Hospital is intensifying efforts to educate the public on proven interventions that can combat this critical health issue. During the latest session of its RAK Weight Loss Challenge 2025 “ObeFit” Webinar Series, the spotlight was turned on bariatric surgery—backed by […]

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M42’s Healthpoint expands its plastic and reconstructive surgery offering

PR News Desk 18/02/2025

Healthpoint, part of the M42 group, is significantly enhancing its plastic and reconstructive surgery services with a multidisciplinary focus on treating specialized chronic disorders like lipedema and lymphedema. These conditions, often characterized by abnormal fat or fluid accumulation, lead to chronic and uncomfortable swelling. The new services integrate advanced

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M42’s Healthpoint expands services with addition of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

News Desk 09/10/2024

Healthpoint, part of the M42 group, has recently boosted its multi-specialty facility with the introduction of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS). This new specialty is set to enhance the range of services available to patients by offering expert diagnosis, treatment, and management of a wide range of conditions affecting the soft and hard tissues of […]

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GCC national patient with rare heart condition receives  life-saving surgery at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

PR News Desk 30/08/2024

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of the M42 group, successfully performed life-saving open chest surgery to treat a 31-year-old patient, suffering from Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH). This life-threatening condition is caused by high pressure within the pulmonary artery which affects the vital flow of blood from the heart to the lungs. This rare

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Saudi German Hospital – Aseer performs complex surgery to save patient with blocked mitral valve

News Desk 01/07/2024

In an extraordinary display of medical expertise, Saudi German Hospital-Aseer saved a patient with a blocked mitral valve caused by severe calcifications and a blood clot. The patient also suffered from acute pulmonary oedema, severe heart muscle weakness and atrial tachycardia. The precise diagnosis was verified by conducting a Transesophageal Echocardiogram, followed by

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Doctors at RAK Hospital Remove Massive Chest Tumor with Minimally Invasive Surgery

News Desk 29/04/2024

Doris Bah Njueng, a 32-year-old Cameroon national, finally found relief from years of suffering and pain at RAK Hospital. In a pioneering surgical feat, the hospital successfully performed minimally invasive thoracoscopic surgery to remove a massive tumor from her chest cavity. This remarkable achievement marks a significant milestone, as typically, surgery for such a

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Medcare Hospital Al Safa performs life-saving vascular surgery

PR News Desk 18/03/2024

Ms. Vivienne Alison Davidson, a 72-year-old UK expat, overcame severe carotid artery stenosis, a condition that caused her to have two recurrent strokes, through a complex surgical intervention carried out at Medcare Hospital Al Safa. Ms. Vivienne was in danger of having recurrent strokes due to her critical medical condition, but Dr. Saher Arour, a consultant […]

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Milestone Surgery at Saudi German Hospital Dammam

PR News Desk 27/02/2024

Surgeons at Saudi German Hospital Dammam successfully removed the thyroid gland of a 28-year-old woman, which had extended into her neck and upper chest. This intricate procedure, conducted with precision and care, marks a significant milestone in the hospital’s commitment to providing advanced medical care to the community. This tumor obstructed her blood flow causing