Casablanca's Cheikh Khalifa Hospital Performs First Robotic Surgery
The Cheikh Khalifa International University Hospital in Casablanca has performed its first robotic surgery, the hospital said on Tuesday, marking a milestone in the facility's adoption of advanced surgical technologies.
The procedure, a prostatectomy, was conducted by a fully Moroccan medical team led by Professor Abdejalil Heddat, a urological surgery specialist, using the Da Vinci surgical system — a globally recognized robotic platform known for its precision and minimally invasive capabilities.
The hospital said the robot-assisted surgery provides enhanced visualisation and precision for surgeons, while reducing incision size, blood loss, and patient recovery time.
'This first robotic procedure represents a significant advancement in our hospital's development,' said Professor Khalid Sair, General Director of the hospital and a general surgery specialist. 'It is the result of extensive training and preparation of our surgical teams.'
Beyond urology, the hospital plans to expand the use of robotic surgery to other specialties, including colorectal, pancreatic, hepatic, gastric, thoracic, and gynecological procedures, with potential applications in ENT and cardiovascular surgery, Sair added.
The introduction of robotic surgery forms part of the hospital's broader strategy to modernize its infrastructure and improve healthcare quality through technology-driven innovation.
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