Minister of Health congratulates Saad Al-Dosari and his medical team on the successful remote robotic surgery

Minister of Health Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadi congratulated Dr. Saad Al-Dosari and the supporting medical team at the Sabah Al-Ahmad Kidney and Urology Center on the successful performance of a landmark radical prostatectomy using remote robotic surgery technology from Padua, Italy, a geographical distance of approximately 4,000 kilometers.

In a press statement, the Ministry of Health said the procedure was performed on a 62-year-old Kuwaiti patient, with Dr. Al-Dosari leading the surgery with the support of the surgical team at the Sabah Al-Ahmad Kidney and Urology Center, comprising Dr. Ahmed Al-Marzouq and Dr. Khaled Al-Ali.

According to the statement, Minister Al-Awadi affirmed that this achievement embodies the specialized expertise and advanced scientific and technical capabilities of Kuwaiti medical professionals. It also reflects the Ministry of Health’s commitment to providing the latest equipment, infrastructure, and secure communication systems, which contribute to developing the quality of healthcare and enhancing Kuwait’s standing on the global map of robotic surgery.

He noted that these successes are the fruit of continuous investment in human resources and modern medical technologies, emphasizing Kuwait’s readiness to cooperate with health institutions, academic bodies, and international organizations to develop the specialties of robotic and remote surgery, and to enhance equitable access to advanced surgical services, particularly in remote and underserved areas, in continuation of Kuwait’s humanitarian role globally.

The Ministry clarified that the procedure was broadcast live as part of the annual conference of the European Section of Robotic Urological Surgery, a move that reflects the advanced level Kuwait has reached in the field of robotic surgeries and remote surgery technologies, as well as the competence of national medical cadres in utilizing the latest technologies to serve patients.

It added that with the success of this procedure, the total number of remote robotic surgeries performed by the Sabah Al-Ahmad Kidney and Urology Center since December 2024 has risen to 15, including 12 cross-border and cross-continental operations.