The first robotic spine surgery in the UAE
The Yas Clinic Group - YCG in Abu Dhabi successfully performed the first ever robotic-assisted spine surgery in the Middle East.
The operation was performed by well-known Emirati neurosurgeon Abdul Salam Abu Bakr Al Balushi, a fellow of the American Society of Neurosurgeons, in partnership with Globus Medical, a US-based company that develops spinal implants, orthopedics, and surgical equipment for patients with spinal disorders, in The framework of the group's vision is to expand the global knowledge base in the medical sciences through its collaboration with internationally recognized institutes.
The vision of the Yas Clinic Group - a health care network based on scientific research based in Abu Dhabi .. is to lead medical research locally to ensure that patients from the UAE and abroad receive the best possible medical care.
Dr. Al Balushi's vision aims to establish a "Spine Center of Excellence" in Abu Dhabi in order to enable patients in the Middle East to obtain the best treatment methods, both surgical and non-surgical, for spinal diseases in Abu Dhabi.
In this context, Dr. Al Balushi said, "The goal of establishing the center is to secure the same treatment in the UAE that patients who go to America for this purpose get.. This does not only constitute an opportunity for patients to obtain high-quality medical care locally, but also It also allows them to obtain cost-effective services, which ensures significant cost savings, which puts the UAE on the map of the few developed countries that apply “robotic” techniques in spine surgery.
He added, "In the United States, there are only a few neurosurgeons trained in robot-assisted spine surgery.. Now the UAE joins a handful of countries that have a "robotic" spine surgery technology.. In return, we will continue to explore all Options to make Abu Dhabi a center for medical tourism by establishing model medical centers in various specialties in the Yas Clinic Group.”
As part of the cooperation between the two parties, the Yas Clinic Group has used the "ExcelsiusGPS" navigation technology, developed by Globus Medical, which is designed to improve the accuracy of surgical operations and improve medical care provided to patients using robots and a navigation system. Medical images are sent to the Excelsius GPS system;
To be used to determine the size and position of the 'implants', to help the doctor guide the robotic arm to a specific area of the spine.
The Yas Clinic Group is keen to invest in medical innovations for the future, inspired by the forward-looking vision of the wise leadership of the UAE and its continuous support in this field.
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While the group's facilities provide centers of excellence in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, critical care;
These include organ transplantation, neuroscience, orthopedics and gastroenterology, as well as emergency medicine, surgical specialties, family medicine, gynecology and pediatrics, as well as a wide range of diagnostic and imaging services.
It is noteworthy that the Yas Clinic Group provides health care services based on scientific research, and includes a number of hospitals and medical centers in Abu Dhabi.. The group also provides comprehensive basic health care services, in addition to specialized treatment services;
Including advanced oncology treatments, unique medical services;
Such as: bone marrow transplantation and regenerative medicine using stem cells.
The Yas Clinic Group is focused on promoting local medical discoveries and expertise that address the region's biggest health challenges;
Contributing, at the same time, to raising the level of health well-being in the country in general.
The group also seeks to contribute to the scientific community and shape the medical research landscape by harnessing technological platforms, equipment and expertise;
To conduct complex clinical studies and trials on some of the most advanced treatments in the world;
Such as: stem cell therapy and genetic engineering.. The group also aims to expand the global knowledge base in medical sciences through its cooperation with internationally reputable institutes, and provides local and regional medical students with opportunities to obtain higher education through the bone marrow transplant fellowship program.
Globus Medical is a medical device manufacturer with the goal of improving the quality of life for patients with musculoskeletal disorders. In order to meet the needs of these patients, surgeons, and healthcare providers who treat them, the company is interested in feedback and communication with and interacts with the community of surgeons. It relates to patient cases, complex surgical techniques, and challenging clinical challenges.
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