Defense Ministry performs first remote robotic surgery between Riyadh and Dhahran
Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry has achieved a medical milestone by conducting its first remote robotic surgery between two of its healthcare facilities.
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The Ministry of Defense’s health services have achieved a new medical milestone by performing the first remote robotic surgery between two of its affiliated healthcare facilities, marking significant progress in the adoption of digital technologies for specialized healthcare in the Kingdom.
The procedure was carried out using an advanced robotic surgical system supported by a highly reliable digital network. The surgeon operated remotely from Prince Sultan Military Medical City in Riyadh, while the patient was located at King Fahd Military Medical Complex in Dhahran. The operation involved treatment of the right ureter of the kidney, with the two operating rooms connected digitally between the facilities.
This achievement demonstrates the readiness of the Ministry of Defense’s digital infrastructure and its ability to leverage modern medical technologies to deliver specialized healthcare without being limited by distance or geographic boundaries.
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The Saudi Food and Drug Authority’s approval to market the surgical robot has also enabled its use within the Kingdom, highlighting the importance of institutional collaboration in supporting digital transformation and the adoption of advanced medical solutions in the healthcare sector.