Source:- Fortis Healthcare
This week, the Ministry of Health announced that Kuwait has made a huge step forward in its healthcare system by successfully completing a robotic transoral thyroidectomy with no visible external incisions. The surgery, which took place at Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital, puts the country in a small group of countries that are using cutting-edge robotic technology in endocrine surgery.
The very specialized Transoral Robotic Thyroidectomy (TORT) method was used to
finish the procedure. This method removes the thyroid gland through small cuts
inside the mouth instead of through the neck. Dr. Salman Al-Safran led a
national surgical team that performed the operation. His leadership and
knowledge were key to the case's success.
The Ministry of Health says that the groundbreaking surgery marks the start of
a new era for minimally invasive thyroid surgery in Kuwait. A traditional
thyroidectomy usually requires an incision across the front of the neck. This
is safe and works, but it often leaves a permanent scar. With the TORT
technique, this worry is completely gone. Patients benefit from scar-free
results, less pain after surgery, and much faster recovery times because the
whole procedure is done through the mouth.
Medical professionals stressed that robotic transoral thyroidectomy needs a lot
of precision, specialized training, and a lot of coordination between surgeons.
The robotic arms on the system can make delicate and very precise movements,
which helps surgeons work in tight spaces with more clarity and accuracy. By
using this cutting-edge method, Kuwait shows that it is dedicated to bringing
new medical technologies from around the world into its health system.
The Ministry told local media, including Al-Anba daily, that using robotictechnology for endocrine surgery shows that the country is ready to use
complicated, next-generation surgical solutions. Officials said that this
success also shows how national healthcare teams are getting better at their
jobs. Their skills have grown as the government has put more money into medical
infrastructure, training, and technology.
Dr. Al-Safran, who was in charge of the surgery, said that it was a big step
forward for Kuwait that puts it on par with other countries that are making
progress in minimally invasive procedures. He said that the TORT technique has
a lot of benefits for patients that go beyond just how they look. Patients have
less pain after surgery, a lower risk of wound infection, and a shorter
hospital stay, which lets them get back to their normal lives faster.
He also said that this method is especially useful for young patients and
people who are worried about neck scars for personal or professional reasons.
As more and more people around the world want "scarless" surgeries,
Kuwait is now the leader in patient-centered surgical care in the region thanks
to the successful implementation of TORT in the country's public healthcare
system.
The surgical team of Transoral Thyroidectomy thanked key officials for their ongoing support, which helped
the program succeed. They thanked Minister of Health Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadhi for
making it possible for robotic technology to be used in national hospitals and
Undersecretary Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi for keeping a close eye on clinical
developments.
The team also thanked Dr. Suleiman Al-Marzouqi, the head of the Surgery
Department, Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Rifai, the head of the Anesthesia Department,
and the skilled staff in the surgical and anesthesia units at Jaber Al-Ahmad
Hospital. Their combined efforts made sure that everything went smoothly and that
the patients were as safe as possible during the procedure.
People who study healthcare see this milestone as part of a bigger change that
is happening in Kuwait's medical system. Investments in robotics, digital
technologies, and specialized training programs are quickly increasing the
country's ability to do advanced surgeries that used to be sent abroad. With
each successful case, national surgeons learn important skills that make local
healthcare better and make it less necessary for people to travel abroad for
medical care.
Kuwait's use of the TORT technique is a big step forward in the future of
surgery, which is being shaped by robotic and minimally invasive procedures. It
not only improves the quality of care for patients, but it also supports the
country's goal of being the leader in medical innovation in the region.
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