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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
28 Jan 2018
Glaucoma Is One of UAE’s Most Common Causes of Blindness
Know more why glaucoma is one of the UAE’s leading causes of blindness.
03 Jan 2018
Hospital Provides Life-Saving Lung Operation for Abu Dhabi Nurse
Hospital Provides Life-Saving Lung Operation for Abu Dhabi Nurse
18 Dec 2017
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Performs the UAE’s First Full Heart Transplant
Know more how Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi completed the first full heart transplant.
13 Dec 2017
Abu Dhabi Surgeons Complete Middle East’s First Robotic Surgery for Rare Heart Condition
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Doctors Split Myocardial Bridge Using Keyhole Surgery. Surgeons Complete Middle East’s First Robotic Surgery for Rare Heart Condition.
11 Dec 2017
To Support UAE Sustainability Goals, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Decreases Water Usage by 30 Percent
Know more on how Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi plan on helping sustainability goals in UAE.
29 Nov 2017
Doctors Catch Unusual Trigger for Breathing Disorder
Read more on how Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi surgeons solved the mystery of a young woman suffered from respiratory condition and see what they found on the patient's lung.
25 Nov 2017
Women in the UAE Urged to Speak Up About Urinary Incontinence
Know more on why 50 percent of women in UAE are suffering from urinary incontinence.
22 Nov 2017
New Treatments Help Patients to Breathe Easy
Know more on how Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi brings innovative treatment to the patients who suffered from severe asthma.
19 Nov 2017
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Shines Spotlight on Organ Transplant Program
Know more about Afkar and how it focuses the innovations and ideas shaping the future of healthcare in the middle east.