Press Interview
12Feb
Aman Hospital: First Knee Surgery Using Virtual Reality Technology Performed Under the Supervision of Dr. Feras Ashouri
Doha, Qatar – Al-sharq : The Middle East has witnessed a significant medical breakthrough with the first-ever knee replacement surgery using advanced virtual reality technology (NextAR Knee). This pioneering procedure was performed under the supervision of Dr. Feras Ashouri, Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in hip and knee surgery and robotic-assisted procedures and Head of the Orthopedic Surgery Department at Aman Hospital in Qatar.
This achievement represents a major advancement in the field of orthopedic surgery, as the technology combines unparalleled precision with an enhanced medical experience for patients, increasing surgical success rates while significantly reducing recovery time.
The NextAR Knee system integrates virtual reality tools with real-time patient data, providing surgeons with highly accurate, three-dimensional visualization of the knee joint during surgery. This technology enables precise surgical planning and execution, minimizing the risk of medical errors and delivering exceptional long-term outcomes for patients. Thanks to this cutting-edge innovation, Dr. Ashouri has achieved outstanding results and remains the only surgeon in the Middle East and North Africa performing this type of surgery.
Through his extensive expertise and adoption of this revolutionary technology, Dr. Ashouri is actively elevating the standard of healthcare in the region, offering new hope to patients suffering from chronic knee conditions. This medical achievement is not merely a technological advancement but marks the beginning of a new era of medical innovation in the Middle East and North Africa.
A Pioneer in Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Feras Ashouri is a leading expert in orthopedic surgery, offering a wide range of advanced medical services, including:
- Robotic-assisted and navigation-guided surgery
- Hip and knee replacement using 3D technology
- Enhanced surgical precision through the NextAR Knee system, which utilizes 3D preoperative planning and real-time data tracking
- Custom joint implants using 3D technology, providing personalized solutions tailored to each patient’s unique anatomy
Dr. Ashouri holds two prestigious fellowships from the United Kingdom, specializing in joint replacement, complex trauma management, and lower limb reconstruction. He has held distinguished consultant positions in the UK and Kuwait, where he played a pivotal role in advancing orthopedic healthcare services, including the introduction of same-day hip and knee replacement surgeries.
Currently, Dr. Ashouri serves as the Head of the Orthopedic Surgery Department at Aman Hospital in Qatar, focusing on:
- Hip and knee replacement (primary, robotic-assisted, complex, and revision surgeries)
- Sports-related knee injuries
- Ligament reconstruction and trauma management
He is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai, and also serves as a visiting surgeon in Jordan.
Dr. Ashouri’s dedication to providing the highest standards of medical care, combined with his expertise in the latest surgical innovations, positions him as one of the most distinguished names in orthopedic surgery today. This groundbreaking achievement reinforces the region’s commitment to adopting the latest medical technologies and delivering world-class healthcare services.
About Dr. Feras Ashouri
Dr. Feras Ashouri is a UK board-certified Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, specializing in hip and knee surgery. He currently serves as the Head of the Orthopedic Surgery Department at Aman Hospital in Qatar, with a focus on:
- Hip and knee replacements (primary, robotic-assisted, complex, and revision surgeries)
- Sports-related knee injuries
- Ligament reconstruction and trauma surgery
Previously, he worked as a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon at New Mowasat Hospital in Kuwait, where he introduced several groundbreaking services to the country’s healthcare system, including same-day hip and knee replacement surgeries.
Dr. Ashouri has also held consultant-level positions in the UK’s East Lancashire NHS Trust, gaining extensive expertise in joint replacement surgery and complex orthopedic procedures.
His areas of special interest include:
- Personalized knee and hip replacement techniques
- AMIS (Anterior Minimally Invasive Surgery) hip replacement
- iKA (Individualized Knee Arthroplasty)
Dr. Ashouri holds two prestigious UK-based fellowships:
- The British Orthopaedic Association Fellowship in Complex Trauma and Lower Limb & Pelvic Reconstruction
- A Primary Fellowship in Hip and Knee Replacement, with extensive experience in complex joint reconstruction surgeries
He is a member of the British Orthopaedic Association, the British Hip Society, and the Orthopaedic Trauma Society in the UK.
Dr. Ashouri is licensed to practice as a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon in the United Kingdom, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai, and also operates as a visiting surgeon in Amman, Jordan.
For more information, please visit: https://www.drferasashouri.com
Source: Al-Sharq Qatar Newspaper
