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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
11 Nov 2024
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi performs UAE’s first robotic mastectomy; in an effort to reduce the burden of breast cancer on patients
29 Oct 2024
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Introduces Innovative Renal Denervation Procedure to Combat Resistant Hypertension
24 Oct 2024
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Celebrates 500 TAVI Procedures, Pioneering Cardiovascular Care in the UAE
24 Oct 2024
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Introduces Aquablation Therapy for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
22 Oct 2024
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi performs UAE’s first combined heart and double lung transplant
17 Oct 2024
22 medical graduates complete Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi's prestigious residency and internship program
30 Aug 2024
GCC national patient with rare heart condition receives life-saving surgery at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
20 Aug 2024
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi performs its first simultaneous robotic kidney transplant procedure for a donor and recipient using one robot
08 Aug 2024
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