Scientific Programme

5TH ANNUAL FAKEEH HEALTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

Innovation, Excellence & Precision in Surgery

20-21 November 2026 · JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, Dubai

Day 1 - 20 November 2026

Session 1: The Robotic Frontier - Precision Surgery Across SpecialtiesModerators: Dr. Mahmoud Tabbal & Dr. Mohammed Alqahtani
08:00 - 08:45
Registration + Welcome Coffee & Drinks
08:45 - 08:55
Welcome word Chairman Conference and CEO Fakeeh University Hospital
08:55 - 09:10
Keynote
09:10 - 09:30
Dr. Mahmoud TabbalGeneral Surg / Robotic CMRDr. Mahmoud Tabbal
09:30 - 09:50
Dr. Omer DerwishThe journey of FUH and Robotics (100 surgeries done)Dr. Omer Derwish
09:50 - 10:10
Dr. Riad Abdeljalil, MDThe Robotic Revolution in Jordan: A New Era of Surgical Precision and Patient CareDr. Riad Abdeljalil, MD
10:10 - 10:30
Dr. Hosam Al-OudahVersius Robot Assisted Radical ProstatectomyDr. Hosam Al-Oudah
10:30 - 10:40
Q&A
10:40 - 10:55Coffee Break
Session 2: Gift of Life - The UAE's Organ Donation & Transplant JourneyModerator: TBD
10:55 - 11:15
Ms. Maria Paula GomezUAE's Journey in Organ DonationMs. Maria Paula Gomez
11:15 - 11:40
Dr. Ali AbdulKareem AlobaidiUAE's Journey in Organ Transplantations and surgical innovationsDr. Ali AbdulKareem Alobaidi
11:40 - 12:00
Dr. Mohammed Alqahtani18 Years of Transplant Excellence: From Vision to Innovation and LeadershipDr. Mohammed Alqahtani
12:00 - 12:20
Dr. Abdelasset ElawassyThe latest advances in kidney transplantationDr. Abdelasset Elawassy
12:20 - 12:30
Q&A
12:30 - 13:45Prayer and Lunch Break
Session 3: Cutting Through Cancer - Advances in Surgical OncologyModerators: TBD
13:45 - 14:05
Dr. Serife SimsekComplex breast surgeryDr. Serife Simsek
14:05 - 14:25
Colorectal surgeryTBD
14:25 - 14:45
Thyroid surgery OncologyTBD
14:45 - 15:05
Dr. Mahmoud TabbalLiver oncologyDr. Mahmoud Tabbal
15:05 - 15:15
Q&A
Session 4: Beyond the Basics - Complex Specialty SurgeryModerator: TBD
15:15 - 15:35
Dr. Abid Quddus QaziComplex Pediatric SurgeryDr. Abid Quddus Qazi
15:35 - 15:55
Dr. Mohammed Raafat OkelehSpecialty Vascular SurgeryDr. Mohammed Raafat Okeleh
15:55 - 16:15
Dr. Heyman LuckrazSpecialty Cardiac SurgeryDr. Heyman Luckraz
16:15 - 16-25
Q&A
Session 5: Ready for the OR - Optimizing the Surgical PatientModerators: Dr. Enas Othman & Dr. Khaldoun Taha
16-25 - 16-45
Dr. Alaeldin EltomPre-operative cardiac preparationDr. Alaeldin Eltom
16-45 - 17-05
Dr. Ahmedb Abdul Karim HassounPreoperative Diabetic optimizationDr. Ahmedb Abdul Karim Hassoun
17-05 - 17-25
Dr. Khaled BalahPreoperative anesthesia optimizationDr. Khaled Balah
17-25 - 17-45
Q&A
18-15 - 19-15Gala DInner

Day 2 - 21 November 2026

08:30 - 08:45
Registration + Welcome Coffee & Drinks
08:45 - 09:00
Welcome word Chairman Conference Recap Day 1
Session 6: On the Move - Orthopedics in MotionModerator: TBD
09:00 - 09:25
Dr. Philippe LandreauSport Medicine - SurgeryDr. Philippe Landreau
09:25 - 09:45
Dr. Ahmed Raouf ElsayadTrauma orthoDr. Ahmed Raouf Elsayad
09:45 - 10:05
Dr. Uwe NellessenRobotic Joint Replacement in the context of patient outcomeDr. Uwe Nellessen
10:05 - 10:15
Q&A
10:15 - 10:30Coffee Break
Session 7: Mind, Wired - Innovation at the Frontier of NeurosurgeryModerator: TBD
10:30 - 10:50
Prof. Francesco DogliettoRobotic Surgery in Cranial and Skull Base NeurosurgeryProf. Francesco Doglietto
10:50 - 11:10
Prof. Andre Giacomelli LealAdvanced Neurosurgery techniques / 3D reconstructionProf. Andre Giacomelli Leal
11:10 - 11:30
Dr. Jibril FarahLaser Therapy/LITT sessionDr. Jibril Farah
11:30 - 11:50
Dr. Tommaso TufoSpinal cord stimulation/neuromodulation in paraplegic patientsDr. Tommaso Tufo
11:50 - 12:05
Q&A
Workshop EOC - spinal fusionDr. Tommaso Tufo & Dr. Eslam Darwish
12:05 - 13:00Lunch Break
Session 8: Precision Rebuilt - Reconstructive SurgeryModerator: TBD
13:00 - 13:20
Dr. Eslam DarwishInnovation and Advances in Modern Spine Surgery: Expanding the Horizons of Minimally Invasive Techniques and Life-Changing ProceduresDr. Eslam Darwish
13:20 - 13:40
Dr. Mohammed Mostafa Mohammed ElmahyComplex Hand Surgery (Hand Trauma)Dr. Mohammed Mostafa Mohammed Elmahy
13:40 - 14:20
Dr. Ziyad AlharbiComplex plastic surgery cases: achievements and lessons learnedDr. Ziyad Alharbi
14:20 - 14:30
Q&A
14:30 - 14:40Coffee Break
Session 9: Surgery's Future - Robots, AI & What Stays HumanModerators: Dr. Mohaymen Abdelghany & Dr. Mahmoud Tabbal
14:40 - 15:40

A forward-looking, multidisciplinary panel bringing together experts to explore how robotics, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies may reshape surgery over the next decade. Beginning with a brief "My Specialty in 2035" perspective from each surgeon, the discussion will explore which procedures may become robotic, the evolving role of AI and autonomous surgery, the skills future surgeons will need, and-most importantly-what must remain uniquely human. The panel will bring the patient voice directly into the conversation, asking an essential question: As surgery becomes increasingly technological, how do we ensure it remains deeply human? The session will conclude with one defining question to every panellist: "In 2035, what should success in robotic surgery look like?"

Dr. Salem AlkaabiPanelistDr. Salem Alkaabi
Dr. Fatima El ZahraPanelistDr. Fatima El Zahra
Dr. Hayat KhanPanelistDr. Hayat Khan
Dr. Bassema Jamal EddinPanelistDr. Bassema Jamal Eddin
15:40 - 16:10
Q&A & CLOSURE
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