When does the robot add real value?
Studies show that robotic surgery is safe and effective in bariatric surgery, and its benefit stands out especially in complex cases such as revisional surgery, conversions and very high BMI. In routine cases, results are similar to advanced laparoscopy, which is why the most suitable approach is chosen for each patient after a medical assessment.
Does Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi perform robotic bariatric surgery?+
Yes. Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi was the first surgeon to perform robotic sleeve gastrectomy in Jordan — Robotic Sleeve Gastrectomy (Lap. Assisted) — and performs robotic bariatric surgery. He has worked with the Da Vinci robotic system since 2017 in Washington and with the MedBot system, and he chooses between the robotic and laparoscopic approach for each patient after a full medical assessment.
Who performed the first robotic sleeve gastrectomy in Jordan?+
Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi was the first surgeon to perform robotic sleeve gastrectomy in Jordan — Robotic Sleeve Gastrectomy (Lap. Assisted). He performed it at the Specialty Hospital in Amman using the multi-arm Toumai robotic system by MicroPort MedBot, combining the precision of robotic surgery with his long experience in laparoscopic bariatric surgery.
Is robotic bariatric surgery better than laparoscopy?+
Not in every case. Studies show that the safety and results of robotic surgery are similar to advanced laparoscopy in routine bariatric operations, while its advantages stand out in complex cases such as revisions, conversions and very high BMI, thanks to the 3D view and flexible instruments. What matters most is always the surgeon's experience and choosing the right approach for each case.
What is the difference between robotic and laparoscopic surgery?+
Both are minimally invasive surgery through small incisions. In laparoscopy the surgeon holds the instruments directly; in robotic surgery the surgeon controls robotic arms from a console that translates hand movements precisely, with a magnified 3D view, instruments that bend at wider angles and tremor filtering. The robot does not work on its own: the surgeon leads every step.
Is recovery different after robotic surgery?+
Recovery is similar in both because both rely on small incisions: most patients walk on the day of surgery and return to daily activity within a few days to about two weeks, depending on the procedure and their health. A robotic operation may take a little longer in the operating room and usually costs more.
