Al-Awadi: 2,000 'robotic' procedures performed
Ahmed Al-Awadi opens the annual conference of the Kuwait Urology Society and commends medical achievements.
Translated by Qiyas from النهار — Original source
Health Minister Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadi stated that addressing urinary tract diseases requires an integrated role among healthcare facilities and civil society organizations, foremost among them the Kuwait Urological Surgery Association. He emphasized that responsibility extends beyond merely providing treatment to enhancing health awareness, prevention, and encouraging appropriate periodic screenings based on age and risk factors. This remark was made during Minister Al-Awadi’s speech at the opening of the 19th Annual Conference of the Kuwait Urological Surgery Association, which spans two days and features participation by a select group of doctors, experts, and researchers from within Kuwait and abroad.
Minister Al-Awadi added that the exchange of knowledge and expertise is a fundamental pillar for developing medical practice and discussing the latest advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of urinary and reproductive system diseases. He expressed pride in the medical and health personnel working in Ministry of Health hospitals, who provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical urological services through clinics and surgeries, staffed by qualified national cadres.
He also commended the achievements of national experts in robotic surgery, noting that the number of robotic procedures at Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Kidney and Urology Center has surpassed 2,000 to date. The center began successfully implementing remote robotic surgeries in December 2024, through 12 international procedures and three local procedures conducted via domestic connectivity, demonstrating the utilization of modern technologies to serve patients according to the highest standards of safety and quality.
For his part, Dr. Faisal Al-Hajeri, President of the Kuwait Urological Association and Chairman of the Conference, said in a press statement that this year’s conference focuses on discussing male infertility issues, as well as the latest therapeutic and technological approaches for benign prostatic hyperplasia, including traditional surgeries, robotic surgeries, and endoscopic procedures.
