Riyadh was the base for a surgical team that performed 11 consecutive remote robotic surgeries on patients in Hail and various locations across Riyadh. These procedures were conducted across highly specialized medical fields to provide high-quality care.
According to SPA, the operations included a right lower-lobe resection, which was the fifth remote pneumonectomy globally and the second remote lobectomy of its kind worldwide. Other procedures performed included hysterectomy, pelvic exploration, hernia repair, and sleeve gastrectomy.
The initiative is part of the Saudi protocol for remote surgical procedures project launched by Seha Virtual Hospital. This project serves as a national reference framework to regulate robotic medical interventions based on safety and quality standards.
The robotic surgical systems used in these operations are approved by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, confirming their compliance with regulatory requirements and readiness for clinical use. The hospital is expanding its integrated network to cover more locations and remote geographical areas throughout Saudi Arabia.
What types of surgeries were performed by Seha Virtual Hospital? The hospital performed 11 consecutive remote robotic surgeries across specialized fields. These included a right lower-lobe resection, which was the fifth remote pneumonectomy globally and the second remote lobectomy worldwide, as well as sleeve gastrectomy, hysterectomy, pelvic exploration, and hernia repair.
Where were the patients located during these remote procedures? The surgical team operated from Riyadh, while the patients receiving the remote care were located in Hail and other various locations across Riyadh. This is part of an integrated network expanding to cover remote geographical areas throughout Saudi Arabia.
How are the robotic surgical systems regulated in this project? The robotic surgical systems used have received approval from the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, which confirms their readiness for clinical use. Additionally, the project follows the Saudi protocol for remote surgical procedures launched by Seha Virtual Hospital as a national reference framework for safety and quality.