What is robotic-assisted sleeve gastrectomy?
Known medically as Robotic Sleeve Gastrectomy (Lap. Assisted), it is one of the advanced techniques in bariatric surgery: the stomach is divided lengthwise and shaped into a narrow tube using robotic instruments, with laparoscopic assistance according to the nature of the procedure.
Robotic platforms let the surgeon control precise instruments from a dedicated console with high-definition 3D vision, supporting precise movement and tissue handling in procedures suited to this technique.
The Toumai robotic system by MicroPort MedBot
The operation was performed with Toumai, a multi-arm robotic surgical system developed by MicroPort MedBot — a step that brings advanced robotic technology into bariatric surgery in Jordan.
The technology is part of the continuing evolution of modern surgery, and the most suitable technique for each patient still depends on the medical assessment and the decision of the surgical team.
The Specialty Hospital, Amman
The Specialty Hospital in Amman hosted this milestone, providing the surgical environment in which the operation was performed with the Toumai robotic system — reflecting its role in adopting modern medical technology and advancing surgical capabilities.
Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi: bariatric, laparoscopic and robotic surgery in Jordan
The operation marks an important step in Dr. Al-Zaitawi's bariatric career. His robotic experience dates back to 2017 on the da Vinci Surgical System in Washington, USA, followed by training and hands-on work on the Toumai system.
The operation was completed successfully, combining surgical experience with modern technology and opening the way for robotic bariatric surgery in Jordan.
