Al-Khobar Hospital Uses Robot for 12 Successful Open-Heart Surgeries

Makhdom emphasized that robotic technology enhances accuracy and efficiency  - SPA
Makhdom emphasized that robotic technology enhances accuracy and efficiency - SPA
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Al-Khobar Hospital Uses Robot for 12 Successful Open-Heart Surgeries

Makhdom emphasized that robotic technology enhances accuracy and efficiency  - SPA
Makhdom emphasized that robotic technology enhances accuracy and efficiency - SPA

The Cardiac Center at King Fahd Hospital, part of Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, issued a press statement revealing that it had successfully performed 12 open-heart surgeries utilizing a surgical robot.
Dr. Fahd Makhdom, a cardiac surgeon at the university hospital, stressed that this is a significant advancement in cardiac care, as it enables patients to recover faster and return to their normal lives more quickly, SPA reported.

He also said that the use of robotic technology has become a global trend in medicine.
According to Makhdom, open-heart surgery requires precision and skill, and the hospital's experience with the robot has demonstrated its effectiveness in improving patients' outcomes.
Makhdom emphasized that robotic technology enhances accuracy and efficiency by providing surgeons with advanced robotic arms and technology that allows for delicate and controlled movements, reducing the risk of human error and increasing the success rate of operations.
The cardiac center stated that the key benefits of robotic surgery include smaller incisions, minimized complications, shorter recovery periods, and faster resumption of daily activities.



Madeira Wildfire Brought under Control after 11 Days

Smoke rises as a wildfire burns at Curral das Freiras, Madeira, Portugal August 17, 2024, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video. netmadeira.com/via REUTERS /File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights
Smoke rises as a wildfire burns at Curral das Freiras, Madeira, Portugal August 17, 2024, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video. netmadeira.com/via REUTERS /File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights
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Madeira Wildfire Brought under Control after 11 Days

Smoke rises as a wildfire burns at Curral das Freiras, Madeira, Portugal August 17, 2024, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video. netmadeira.com/via REUTERS /File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights
Smoke rises as a wildfire burns at Curral das Freiras, Madeira, Portugal August 17, 2024, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video. netmadeira.com/via REUTERS /File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights

Firefighters have brought under control a large forest fire in the Portuguese island of Madeira that had been burning for 11 days, but authorities said on Sunday they would remain on the ground to stop it flaring up again.

The blaze, which started on Aug. 14, has burnt more than 5,000 hectares (12,000 acres) of vegetation, mostly in mountainous areas where the slopes are steep and the access is often difficult, Reuters reported.

"The fire has now been brought under control, but cannot yet be considered extinguished so the teams will remain vigilant on the ground to prevent possible reignitions," regional civil protection commander Antonio Nunes told news agency Lusa.

Attempts to fight the flames have been hampered by adverse weather conditions, including high temperatures, strong winds and low humidity.

EU authorities provided two Canadair planes to help put out the blaze. The regional government said there had been no injuries, no houses torched and no essential infrastructure destroyed.

The Atlantic island of Madeira is an autonomous region of Portugal with around 250,000 residents and is a popular tourist destination.

Rising global temperatures due to climate change have led to more frequent wildfires, from southern and eastern Europe to North America and parts of Asia.