King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH) has successfully performed deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery using an integrated robotic system, completing several first-of-their-kind procedures in the Middle East and North Africa.

As part of its Neuroscience Centre of Excellence, the hospital’s robotic platform combines advanced imaging, real-time navigation, and robotic guidance to achieve submillimeter precision in electrode placement. The technology streamlines surgical planning and targeting while reducing procedural steps compared with traditional frame-guided techniques.

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Deep brain stimulation is used to treat movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, and tremor when medication no longer provides adequate symptom control. The robotic-assisted approach may offer smaller incisions, reduced tissue disruption, shorter operating times, faster recovery, and more consistent surgical outcomes.

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The milestone highlights KFSH’s continued investment in advanced neuroscience and precision medicine, reinforcing its position as a leading academic medical centre in the region.

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