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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

25 Jul 2024

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi pioneers UAEs first SEEG procedure for epilepsy

10 May 2024

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi's multidisciplinary team successfully performs heart transplant on 28-year-old Emirati patient with multi-organ failure

07 May 2024

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi saves 90-year-old patient’s life with innovative endoscopic gallbladder procedure

15 Apr 2024

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi sets stage for global medical summits with world-renowned oncology and digestive diseases experts

19 Mar 2024

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi pioneers reconstructive technique to improve surgical outcomes for patients with gynecomastia

12 Mar 2024

Fatima bint Mubarak Center marks one year of transformative cancer care in the UAE