The Medical City of King Saud University has launched the Saudi Telesurgery Project. In the first phase of the project, seven surgeries were completed over a period of three days.
According to SPA, the patients received their procedures in the operating rooms of King Khalid University Hospital. The university’s surgical team performed these operations remotely from the robotic operating room at the Virtual Health Hospital.
What was achieved during the first phase of the Saudi Telesurgery Project? During the first phase of the Saudi Telesurgery Project, the medical team successfully completed seven surgeries. These procedures were carried out over a duration of three days to demonstrate the project’s capabilities.
Where were the patients and the surgical team located during the procedures? The patients were located in the operating rooms of King Khalid University Hospital. Meanwhile, the surgical team from the university operated remotely from the robotic operating room situated at the Virtual Health Hospital.
Which institution is responsible for the launch of the Saudi Telesurgery Project? The Saudi Telesurgery Project was launched by the Medical City of King Saud University. The project involved the coordination between King Khalid University Hospital and the Virtual Health Hospital’s robotic facilities.