Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior Medical Services has performed the country’s first minimally invasive robot-assisted lumbar spine surgery at the Prince Naif Center for Medical Excellence and Innovation in Riyadh.
The procedure was carried out on a patient with severe degeneration of the lumbar vertebrae using the ExcelsiusGPS robotic surgical system. According to the Saudi Press Agency, the patient regained mobility and was able to walk within an hour of the operation.
The ExcelsiusGPS system combines surgical navigation technology with a robotic arm, helping surgeons plan procedures and guide surgical instruments with precision. The minimally invasive approach is designed to limit damage to surrounding tissues during surgery.
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The procedure marks an early milestone for the Prince Naif Center for Medical Excellence and Innovation, which operates under the Ministry of Interior’s Medical Services programme.
The centre aims to advance specialised spinal surgery by integrating advanced medical technologies, strengthening national clinical expertise and drawing on international experience. Its efforts also focus on improving surgical practices and facilitating knowledge transfer to enhance the quality of specialised healthcare services in Saudi Arabia.
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