Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City expands advanced robotic surgery capabilities
Dubai: Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) is expanding its advanced robotic surgery capabilities as the Abu Dhabi hospital broadens access to minimally invasive and precision-led treatment for complex surgical cases. The flagship hospital for serious and complex care, and a subsidiary of PureHealth, now performs over 500 robotic-assisted procedures each year. Since launching its robotic surgery…
Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) is enhancing its advanced robotic surgery capabilities, offering minimally invasive and precise treatments for complex surgical cases. The flagship hospital, operated by PureHealth, now performs over 500 robotic-assisted procedures annually, up from 87 in the first quarter of 2025.
The number of robotic surgeries has surged by 42% in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, showcasing the expanding adoption of the technology across various surgical specialties. Recent procedures include a single-port robotic thoracic sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis and emergency robotic urology surgery. Dr. Marwan Al Kaabi, SSMC's chief executive officer, stated that robotic-assisted surgery has become an integral part of the hospital's approach to complex procedures, enabling greater precision and supporting minimally invasive treatment pathways.
The success of the programme is attributed to the hospital's multidisciplinary teams and a growing fleet of robotic systems, with 100% of bariatric and thoracic surgeons and 80% of general surgeons trained in advanced robotic-assisted procedures. SSMC's robotic surgery programme aims to strengthen outcomes-driven care and contribute to the future of advanced surgery in the UAE.
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