The King Saud University Medical Center has launched the Saudi Telesurgery Program in partnership with the Virtual Hospital, Zain Saudi Arabia, and Edge, a robotic equipment and solutions company represented by Al-Amin.
According to SPA, the program’s first phase involved seven surgical operations conducted over three days. These procedures were performed on patients in the operating rooms of King Khalid University Hospital, while the university surgical team operated remotely from the robotic surgery room at the Virtual Hospital.
The program aims to develop the healthcare sector, promote digital transformation, and implement modern medical technologies to build an innovative and sustainable healthcare system. It focuses on integration between universities, the healthcare sector, and the technology sector to transform scientific research and innovation into clinical applications.
The initiative is intended to improve the quality of medical care, expand access to specialized services, and strengthen the competitiveness of the Kingdom in digital medicine and remote robotic surgery. The source did not specify the types of surgeries performed.
Who are the partners involved in the Saudi Telesurgery Program? The Saudi Telesurgery Program was launched by the King Saud University Medical Center. The initiative is a partnership involving the Virtual Hospital, Zain Saudi Arabia, and Edge, which is a company specializing in robotic equipment and solutions and is represented by Al-Amin.
How were the initial surgeries conducted during the first phase? During the first phase of the program, seven surgical operations were carried out over a period of three days. The patients were located in the operating rooms of King Khalid University Hospital, while the university surgical team performed the operations remotely from the Virtual Hospital’s robotic surgery room.
What are the primary goals of the Saudi Telesurgery Program? The program aims to develop the healthcare sector and promote digital transformation through the use of modern medical technologies. It seeks to integrate universities, the technology sector, and the healthcare sector to turn scientific research into clinical applications that improve medical care and expand access to specialized services.