Sunway Medical Centre First In Southeast Asia To Launch AiBLE™ Spine Surgical Suite
Consultant Spine Surgeon at Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City Dr. Saw Lim Beng delivered his speech during the launching of AiBLE™ Spine Surgical Suite. Credit: SMC Sunway City
President of Sunway Healthcare Group, Datuk Lau Beng Long delivered his speech during the launching of AiBLE™ Spine Surgical Suite. Credit: SMC Sunway City
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City (SMC) has made history as the first medical facility in Malaysia and Southeast Asia to introduce the AiBLE™ Spine Surgical Suite, a cutting-edge, robotic-guided technology designed to enhance precision, safety as well as efficiency in spinal surgery.
In a statement today, SMC said the introduction of the AiBLE™ system addresses the growing prevalence of back pain and spinal disorders, which are among the most common health issues globally and in Malaysia.
Citing data from the World Health Organisation (WHO), SMC said low back pain (LBP) affected 619 million people worldwide in 2020, with the number projected to rise to 843 million by 2050.
According to the hospital, LBP is the leading cause of disability globally, particularly among individuals aged between 50 and 55, and affects a significant number of Malaysians.
'Given the complexity of spinal surgery due to the spine's three-dimensional anatomy and its proximity to critical neurovascular structures, the AiBLE™ Spine Surgical Suite integrates the Spine Robotic Guidance System, StealthStation™ S8 Surgical Navigation System and O-arm™ Imaging System,' the statement read.
SMC said the integration of these technologies offers several patient benefits, including enhanced accuracy through real-time imaging and advanced guidance technology to ensure precise implant placement.
It said the system enables quicker recovery through minimally invasive procedures with smaller incisions, reducing tissue damage and postoperative pain, while lowering intraoperative and postoperative complications.
'The AiBLE™ system is part of SMC's commitment to bringing international levels of care to Malaysians. With the latest spine solution integration at SMC, surgeons can now plan the entire procedure in advance using a detailed 3D model of the patient's spine, even before stepping into the operating room,' it said.
The statement explained that during surgery, the tools guide the surgeon in real-time, making the operation more precise, efficient and confident, which ultimately benefits patients with improved outcomes.
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