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19 May 2026

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Becomes First in the Gulf Region to Offer Advanced Laser Therapy for Epilepsy and Brain Tumors

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is the first center in the Gulf Region to perform Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) for patients with epilepsy or certain types of brain tumors. The minimally invasive, MRI-guided laser procedure offers targeted treatment with reduced surgical exposure, less tissue disruption, and quicker recovery compared to traditional open brain surgery. The procedure is supported by advanced surgical robotics and the latest navigation software for improved precision and treatment accuracy.

08 May 2026

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Introduces Cardiac Neuroablation, an Advanced Procedure That Treats the Root Cause of Recurrent Fainting—Without a Permanent Device

• Minimally invasive procedure targets abnormal nerve signals affecting heart rhythm • Offers an alternative to permanent pacemaker implantation in selected patients • Marks a shift in cardiac care from symptom management to root-cause treatment

03 Apr 2026

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Becomes First in the Region to Complete Intracept™ Procedure for Chronic Low Back Pain

Hospital becomes first to successfully perform minimally invasive surgical procedure to treat chronic vertebrogenic low back pain unresponsive to conventional treatments in the region

Past News

18 Apr 2021

New Water Vapor Therapy for Enlarged Prostate Gathers Steam in the UAE

The express three-minute treatment offered at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is beneficial for older and high-risk patients

13 Apr 2021

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Performs UAE’S First Deep Brain Stimulation Operations

Four Emiratis Become First to Benefit From “Life Changing” Treatment

10 Apr 2021

Tech Entrepreneur’s Transplant Recovery Boosted by New Technologies

Nikolaos Ntigrintakis Received A New Kidney from His Wife at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

06 Apr 2021

Physicians Offer Advice For People Fasting With Chronic Health Conditions During Ramadan

New Study Highlights Need For Chronically Ill To Manage Behaviour With Their Doctor

05 Apr 2021

Doctors Recommend Simple Steps to Prevent Common Health Problems During Ramadan

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi experts explain five typical health issues that can be avoided with better preparation

04 Apr 2021

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Opens Evening Clinics During Ramadan

Virtual Visits Service is Also Available and Enables Patients to See Physicians from the Comfort of their Homes

01 Apr 2021

Back to School for Teacher After Successful Removal of Three-Quarters of His Liver in Rare Cancer Surgery

66-year-old Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi patient’s itchy skin signaled gallbladder cancer

28 Mar 2021

‘Don’t Let Cancer Sneak Up on You,’ Says Colorectal Cancer Survivor

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi patient beats cancer with the help of robotic surgery and the hospital’s enhanced recovery program

15 Mar 2021

Simple Prescription to Reduce Toll of Colorectal Cancer

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Launches Colon Cancer Awareness Campaign