Al Jahra Hospital Reaches Global Standards with Robotic Surgeries
Al Jahra Hospital has achieved a milestone by obtaining the SRC Center of Excellence certification for robotic surgery, reflecting the advancement of Kuwait's medical standards and placing the hospital among the world's leading centers in this field.
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
Initially, it was not just a routine surgical procedure; the scene differed significantly from what surgeons were accustomed to in operating rooms. “A doctor sits in front of a screen, controlling robotic arms that perform the surgery with precision.” This was Dr. Mohammed Al-Jasmi, Head of Surgery at Al-Jahra Hospital, experiencing robotic surgery for the first time—a mix of enthusiasm and trepidation that gradually transformed, through training and repeated procedures, into expertise and confidence.
Between that initial experience and performing approximately 200 robotic surgeries, Dr. Al-Jasmi recalls how the medical team overcame their initial apprehension, making the use of the new technology a routine part of surgical practice. He told Al-Jarida that the hospital achieved a milestone by obtaining accreditation as a “Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery” from the American SRC Foundation, and that he personally received accreditation as a “Distinguished Surgeon” in this field. He clarified that such certifications are not granted easily; they are subject to strict criteria encompassing physician competency, the number of procedures performed, and performance levels and outcomes.
Dr. Al-Jasmi added that this accreditation reflects the advancement of robotic surgery standards in Kuwait, positioning Al-Jahra Hospital among top-tier global centers. He noted that the technology is no longer limited to a single type of procedure but now enables more complex and precise surgeries.
He highlighted that some of the most prominent procedures performed using robotics include tumor and intestinal surgeries, as well as reconstructive operations for certain patients following bariatric surgery. The technology assists surgeons in accessing areas that are sometimes difficult to reach with traditional methods. He pointed out that the advantages of robotic surgery extend beyond movement precision; they also improve surgical quality, accelerate recovery, and enable complex interventions that previously required special capabilities and stringent conditions.
He emphasized that Kuwait has become one of the leading countries in this field, with some surgeons even performing remote robotic surgeries. Meanwhile, Al-Jahra Hospital has expanded its surgical specialties to include neurosurgery, urology, general surgery, and oncology.
