Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We have successfully completed our first telesurgery case overseas, connecting Abu Dhabi with Pakistan.
Pioneering the future of surgery, this milestone allows a surgeon to operate anywhere in the world on a patient anywhere else, using advanced robotic systems. It demonstrates that remote surgery can deliver the same level of precision, control, and safety as having a physical doctor in the operating theatre. Dr. Robert Abouassaly, Institute Chief in Urology at the Integrated Surgical Institute, served as the communication bridge between Abu Dhabi and Lahore, ensuring perfect synchronization of surgical steps and maximum patient safety.
Dr. Rabii Madi, Staff Physician in Urology at the Integrated Surgical Institute, explains how this milestone highlights the evolution of robotic surgery and opens doors for future global collaborations.
We have successfully completed our first telesurgery case overseas, connecting Abu Dhabi with Pakistan.
Pioneering the future of surgery, this milestone allows a surgeon to operate anywhere in the world on a patient anywhere else, using advanced robotic systems. It demonstrates that remote surgery can deliver the same level of precision, control, and safety as having a physical doctor in the operating theatre. Dr. Robert Abouassaly, Institute Chief in Urology at the Integrated Surgical Institute, served as the communication bridge between Abu Dhabi and Lahore, ensuring perfect synchronization of surgical steps and maximum patient safety.
Dr. Rabii Madi, Staff Physician in Urology at the Integrated Surgical Institute, explains how this milestone highlights the evolution of robotic surgery and opens doors for future global collaborations.
