03/07/2025
For the first time in the private healthcare sector in the Kingdom: Successful Robotic Surgery for Uterine Fibroid and Inflamed Gallbladder at Mouwasat Hospital in Al-Khobar
In a groundbreaking medical achievement, a multidisciplinary team at Mouwasat Hospital in Al-Khobar successfully performed two delicate procedures using advanced robotic surgery for a woman in her thirties—marking the first such case in the Kingdom’s private healthcare sector.
The surgical team removed a 7×9 cm uterine fibroid and an inflamed gallbladder with gallstones, all through just four small incisions in the midsection—significantly fewer than the conventional approach, which typically requires up to seven incisions across different parts of the abdomen.
Dr. Sami Al-Asari, Consultant of General Surgery, Robotic Surgery, and Colorectal Tumors, explained that the patient presented with recurrent abdominal pain caused by chronic gallbladder inflammation and a uterine fibroid. She expressed a desire to undergo both surgeries at once, with minimal surgical incisions.
"Thanks to the precision of the robotic surgical arms," Dr. Al-Asari noted, "we were able to complete both procedures through the same incisions. We began with the gallbladder removal in the upper abdomen, then reoriented the robotic arms to the lower abdomen to excise the fibroid. This approach helped reduce pain, minimize complications, and speed up the patient’s recovery."
The patient was discharged in good health without any complications—a testament to the accuracy and efficacy of robotic surgery in treating complex cases with minimal invasiveness.
This milestone reflects Mouwasat Hospital’s ongoing commitment to adopting cutting-edge medical technologies and delivering safe, high-quality care. It also aligns with Mouwasat Company’s vision of attracting top-tier talent and subspecialties while continuously investing in the latest medical innovations and infrastructure.
The surgical team removed a 7×9 cm uterine fibroid and an inflamed gallbladder with gallstones, all through just four small incisions in the midsection—significantly fewer than the conventional approach, which typically requires up to seven incisions across different parts of the abdomen.
Dr. Sami Al-Asari, Consultant of General Surgery, Robotic Surgery, and Colorectal Tumors, explained that the patient presented with recurrent abdominal pain caused by chronic gallbladder inflammation and a uterine fibroid. She expressed a desire to undergo both surgeries at once, with minimal surgical incisions.
"Thanks to the precision of the robotic surgical arms," Dr. Al-Asari noted, "we were able to complete both procedures through the same incisions. We began with the gallbladder removal in the upper abdomen, then reoriented the robotic arms to the lower abdomen to excise the fibroid. This approach helped reduce pain, minimize complications, and speed up the patient’s recovery."
The patient was discharged in good health without any complications—a testament to the accuracy and efficacy of robotic surgery in treating complex cases with minimal invasiveness.
This milestone reflects Mouwasat Hospital’s ongoing commitment to adopting cutting-edge medical technologies and delivering safe, high-quality care. It also aligns with Mouwasat Company’s vision of attracting top-tier talent and subspecialties while continuously investing in the latest medical innovations and infrastructure.
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