Kuwait achieves world’s first remote robotic surgery in Gynecological Oncology
. . . an unprecedented medical achievement adds to the nation’s record of successes in health innovation; a global medical milestone
The Ministry of Health announced on Sunday the success of the world’s first remote robotic surgery in the field of gynecological oncology, describing it as “an unprecedented medical achievement that adds to the nation’s record of successes in health innovation.”
In an official statement, the Ministry confirmed that the groundbreaking procedure was carried out through a comprehensive national collaboration between Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital and Al-Jahra Hospital, representing the first series of robotic surgeries conducted entirely by Kuwaiti medical teams using local infrastructure.
According to the statement, the Gynecological Oncology Unit at Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital, led by Dr. Wafaa Al-Duwaisan and Dr. Dalal Al-Shamaa, performed three intricate surgeries on Kuwaiti patients suffering from uterine cancer. The procedures utilized remote robotic surgical ligation technology, which the Ministry described as “a qualitative leap in modern surgical practice.”
The Ministry highlighted that this success demonstrates an advanced model of national integration in smart medicine, marking the beginning of a new era in localizing advanced medical technology within Kuwait. It further strengthens the country’s position as a regional and global leader in digital medicine and smart surgery.
The achievement also lays the foundation for training a new generation of Kuwaiti surgeons in robotic surgical techniques and enhancing cooperation across hospitals and specialties. It aligns with the Ministry’s strategic vision to develop an integrated, technology-driven healthcare system that meets future medical challenges and places patient care at its core.
The medical team extended its appreciation to Minister of Health Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadi, Undersecretary Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, and the Ministry’s leadership for their continuous support.
They emphasized that this milestone represents a transformative step toward building a smart, people-centered healthcare ecosystem, where science and innovation drive progress and patient safety remains paramount.
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