Al-Mouwasat Hospital in Al-Khobar has witnessed a successful series of knee joint replacement surgeries using surgical robots for a group of patients in their fifth and sixth decades of life who were suffering from advanced knee joint wear and cartilage erosion. These conditions resulted in chronic pain that resisted conservative treatments, limited mobility, and difficulty in daily activities such as walking and climbing stairs, in addition to leg deformities.
The patients presented for evaluation at the clinic of Dr. Rabee Dannaoui, a consultant in orthopedic and joint surgery, who clinically assessed the cases and performed the necessary X-rays, revealing the presence of grade four joint wear.
After medically preparing the patients for this type of surgery, they underwent an advanced operation using robotic surgical technology. The robotic system was provided with each patient's specific information, as well as measurements of the knee joint structure to be implanted. This ensured highly accurate results that matched the individual knee's structure and surrounding tissues.
These procedures were performed under regional anesthesia, eliminating the need for general anesthesia. The surgeries were remarkably successful, and the patients were able to walk on the same day of the operation. They left the hospital three days after the procedure in good health.
The robot is the latest technology in the field of knee joint replacement, allowing for better visualization of the surgical site and precise bone sculpting during complex procedures. This helps correct deformities and determine the appropriate positions for artificial joints. The robot also provides better control during the operation, reduces the surgical time, minimizes post-operative pain, and eliminates its chronic causes. Moreover, it reduces blood loss during the surgery and shortens the patient's hospital stay. Utilizing robot-assisted technology can extend the expected lifespan of the artificial joints.
Dr. Rabee Dannaoui emphasizes that the use of robotic technology is not limited to total knee replacement but can also be employed in partial knee joint replacement and total hip joint replacement.
It's worth mentioning that this type of procedure relies on modern medical technology and highly trained medical staff, in alignment with Al-Mouwasat Medical Services Company's vision of attracting specialized expertise by using the latest advanced medical techniques and equipment in the field.
In an urgent response to a critical emergency, the medical team at the Emergency Department of Al Mouwasat Hospital in Madinah received a patient in his fifties who had been transferred urgently from another hospital to save his life after being diagnosed with massive clots in the pulmonary arteries, which caused a complete blockage. This led to respiratory failure, a severe drop in oxygen levels, and loss of consciousness.
According to the protocols followed at Al Mouwasat Hospital in Madinah, immediate coordination took place among the medical teams, and the patient was swiftly transferred to the Interventional Catheterization Unit, where a delicate procedure was performed to remove the life-threatening pulmonary clots via catheterization. The procedure was led by Dr. Rayan Halawani – Consultant of Interventional Radiology, in collaboration with the anesthesia team, and was completed in less than an hour.
Thanks to Allah and the expertise of the medical team, the patient’s vital signs improved immediately after the procedure. He was then transferred to the Cardiac Care Unit to continue his treatment under the supervision of a Consultant of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, until he fully recovered and was discharged in good health to resume his normal life.
This case is yet another clear example of the medical excellence and multidisciplinary collaboration at Al Mouwasat Hospital, reaffirming the hospital’s readiness to manage critical and life-saving cases with the highest standards of quality and speed—making a real difference in patients’ lives.
Al Khobar – The medical team at Al Mouwasat Hospital in Al Khobar successfully performed a delicate robotic surgery to correct a rare congenital deformity in the renal pelvis for a patient who was suffering from severe pain due to a significant narrowing at the upper part of the right ureter.
The medical team explained that the patient had a congenital anomaly characterized by the presence of an additional renal artery compressing the upper section of the right ureter from the outside, causing severe obstruction that prevented normal urine flow and led to dilation and swelling of the renal pelvis. This condition resulted in recurrent severe pain and renal colic.
After conducting the necessary medical examinations, the surgical team decided to intervene using robotic-assisted technology. The procedure involved removing the narrowing at the upper ureter, repositioning the additional renal artery, and creating a new connection between the ureter and the renal pelvis—all performed with advanced robotic surgical precision.
The operation lasted approximately an hour and a half and, by the grace of God, was completed successfully without any complications, with minimal bleeding during the procedure. The patient was discharged from the hospital in good health and a stable condition.
This achievement highlights the high level of expertise of the medical team at Al Mouwasat Hospital and the advanced capabilities of robotic surgery in providing precise and safe solutions for complex medical cases.
It also reflects Al Mouwasat Medical Services Company’s vision of attracting top medical talent and subspecialties while providing the latest medical technologies and state-of-the-art equipment
