Muscat: The landmark procedure was carried out in the field of urology, where doctors successfully repaired and corrected the kidney pelvis of a patient suffering from a narrowing between the pelvis and ureter. The two-hour operation, performed by a team led by Dr. Qais bin Mohammed Al-Houti, consultant urologist at the Royal Hospital, was completed with remarkable success.

Dr. Al-Houti explained that the surgical robot represents the pinnacle of microsurgical advancement, offering surgeons exceptional precision, three-dimensional visualization, and control that surpasses human hand capabilities. The system enables access to deep and complex areas, minimizes surgical incisions and blood loss, accelerates recovery, and lowers complication rates.

He added that the Royal Hospital plans to expand the use of robotic systems to multiple specialties, including colorectal, obstetrics and gynecology, hepatobiliary, cardiac, and thoracic surgery. Training and empowering Omani surgeons to master smart surgical technologies remain at the heart of this initiative, aimed at positioning Oman as a regional hub for digital and robotic medicine.

Officials emphasized that the achievement reflects Oman’s steady progress under Oman Vision 2040, which seeks to build a world-class health system driven by innovation and capable national cadres. The operation, they noted, was made possible by the continued support of the Ministry of Health and the close collaboration between surgical, medical, and technical teams.

The surgical program at the Royal Hospital hailed the procedure as a turning point in Omani surgical history, setting the stage for wider adoption of robotic techniques across multiple departments. Robotic surgery, they noted, not only enhances accuracy and safety but also contributes to faster patient recovery and improved outcomes in complex cases.