Virtual Health Hospital has successfully completed 11 remote robotic surgeries across several specialties. The operations were conducted with the participation of the Hail Health Cluster, King Saud University Medical City, Zain Saudi Arabia, and Edge.
According to SPA, the procedures included gastric sleeve surgery, hernia repair, pelvic laparoscopy, and hysterectomy. One of the most notable operations was the removal of the right lower lung lobe, which was recorded as the second remote lung lobe removal and the fifth remote lung removal globally.
These operations were carried out under the Saudi Remote Surgery Protocol using robotic systems approved by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority. The initiative supports the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 by utilizing modern medical technologies.
What types of surgeries were performed by Virtual Health Hospital? Virtual Health Hospital successfully performed 11 remote robotic surgeries across various specialties. These procedures included hysterectomy, pelvic laparoscopy, hernia repair, and gastric sleeve surgery, as well as a specialized operation to remove the right lower lung lobe.
What global records were achieved during these remote operations? The removal of the right lower lung lobe was a major achievement, marking the second remote lung lobe removal recorded in the world. Additionally, it was registered as the fifth remote lung removal surgery globally.
Which entities participated in these robotic surgeries and what protocols were followed? The surgeries involved the participation of Edge, Zain Saudi Arabia, King Saud University Medical City, and the Hail Health Cluster. The operations followed the Saudi Remote Surgery Protocol and utilized robotic systems approved by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority.