KUWAIT CITY, Nov 4: The Kuwaiti Ministry of Health announced the successful completion of two simultaneous robotic (remote) surgical procedures performed by two specialized medical teams from different departments — a groundbreaking milestone in the country’s healthcare sector.

The operations took place at Al-Farwaniya Hospital and the Sabah Al-Ahmad Kidney and Urology Center, marking a significant step in Kuwait’s integration of modern medical technologies and artificial intelligence into clinical practice. The Ministry described the achievement as “reflecting the qualitative expansion of the health sector in employing advanced medical technologies to serve patients according to the highest international standards.”

In a statement issued Monday, the Ministry explained that the patient, a man in his sixties, was initially diagnosed with gallstones, and during routine medical examinations, a tumor was incidentally discovered in his left kidney. Given the need for two separate surgeries — a cholecystectomy and a radical nephrectomy — medical teams decided to employ robotic (remote) surgery technology to perform both operations simultaneously, aiming to shorten surgical time and improve postoperative recovery.

According to the Ministry, the patient was prepared in the operating room at the Sabah Al-Ahmad Kidney and Urology Center in the Sabah Specialized Medical Area, while the general surgery team from Al-Farwaniya Hospital conducted the cholecystectomy remotely. Dr. Ahmed Al-Mulla carried out the gallbladder removal procedure using robotic control, supported on-site by Dr. Abdullah Sultan from Al-Farwaniya Hospital, who was present at the Sabah Al-Ahmad Center to ensure maximum safety and rapid response to any unforeseen developments, following established precautionary measures for advanced surgical procedures.

Once the first surgery was completed, the urology team — led by Dr. Saad Al-Dosari and Dr. Ahmed Al-Marzouq — performed a radical nephrectomy on the patient’s left kidney using robotic technology, demonstrating seamless surgical coordination and precision between the two medical teams.

The Ministry confirmed that both operations were completed successfully, with the patient in stable condition and recovering well. It noted that the achievement underscores the high competence of Kuwait’s medical professionals, the nation’s growing healthcare technology infrastructure, and the readiness of its medical institutions to adopt innovative treatment systems based on integration and excellence.

The Ministry affirmed that this accomplishment is part of Kuwait’s national program to expand the use of robotic surgery, reinforcing the country’s standing among leading nations in this field and highlighting its ongoing commitment to developing healthcare services and ensuring the highest standards of quality and patient safety.

The medical team involved in Kuwait’s landmark simultaneous robotic surgeries.