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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
Past News

08 Aug 2019
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Named as Training Center For Advanced Surgery
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Named as Training Center For Advanced Surgery

24 Jul 2019
Cirrhosis a "Silent Killer" in Middle East
Cirrhosis a "Silent Killer" in Middle East

18 Jul 2019
Check Your Immunizations Ahead of Summer Holidays, Say Experts
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
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
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
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
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.
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