Robotic Surgery Pilot Planned at Nasser Institute Hospital in Cairo
The pilot at Nasser Institute will prepare for a wider rollout of surgical robots across government hospitals, with training and regulation led by a national expert committee.
A pilot programme to introduce robotic surgery is being prepared at the Nasser Institute for Research and Treatment in Cairo, with plans to expand the technology across government hospitals nationwide.
The initiative was outlined following a meeting between Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar and representatives of Techno Wave and Medbot to discuss the integration of surgical robot systems into ministry facilities.
Techno Wave specialises in medical equipment supply, while Medbot focuses on robotic surgery research and development.
Located on the Nile Corniche, the Nasser Institute is a major public multi-specialty hospital and research centre inaugurated in 1987, known for performing complex surgeries and providing advanced diagnostic services. The planned pilot is intended to establish operational and clinical frameworks before broader deployment in other public hospitals.
According to the ministry, a training centre will be established at the Princess Fatma Academy for Medical and Professional Education to prepare healthcare professionals to operate the technology.
A national committee for surgical robotics is also to be formed, comprising leading specialists tasked with setting regulatory standards, overseeing implementation and ensuring effective use of the systems.
Officials stated that robotic surgery technology is associated with increased precision and reduced complication rates, with potential to shorten recovery times and enhance patient safety. Robotic assistance has previously been introduced in Egypt’s public health sector.
In October 2021, surgeons at Ain Shams Specialized Hospital used robotic systems in three gallbladder removal procedures.
In 2022, Qasr El-Aini University Hospital, affiliated with Cairo University, employed robotic assistance in advanced renal surgeries. Discussions are also ongoing with US-based Stryker regarding the introduction of the Mako robotic surgery system into public hospitals.
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