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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

24 Jul 2019

Cirrhosis a "Silent Killer" in Middle East

18 Jul 2019

Check Your Immunizations Ahead of Summer Holidays, Say Experts

01 Jul 2019

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Performs First Fully Robotic Bariatic Revision Surgery in the UAE

25 Jun 2019

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Launches Heart Failure Academy to Share Pharmacy Expertise

The Heart Failure Academy in Abu Dhabi, UAE is intended to enable pharmacists to establish heart failure treatment programs within their own hospitals.

19 Jun 2019

Operation Smile Prepare for its Third Mission at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

17 Jun 2019

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Scores Major Win in Fight Against Drug Resistant Infections

11 Jun 2019

Early Detection of Lung Cancer a priority, as doctors harness expertise and technology to save lives

11 Mar 2019

Eye Screenings Help Special Olympians See Clearly

Athletes at the 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games, taking place in Abu Dhabi from March 14 to 21, will receive comprehensive eye screenings as part of the ‘Opening Eyes’ program.

28 Feb 2019

Diabetics Vulnerable to 'Eye Pressure Attack

Sudden Attacks of Neovascular Glaucoma Threaten Eyesight