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In a further step to strengthen Ain Shams University's position in advanced healthcare, Ain Shams Specialized Hospital signed two cooperation agreements with Germany's Brainlab and Orthohouse to advance neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery, expand the applications of robotic surgery, facilitate the transfer of international expertise, and enhance specialized medical training.

The agreements involve cooperation with Brainlab, a German company specializing in advanced medical technologies, and Orthohouse, a company specializing in orthopedic surgery, including the MISSO advanced robotic surgery system for joint replacement procedures. The partnerships aim to enhance the hospital's technological capabilities and open new avenues for adopting the latest surgical practices.

The agreements were signed on the sidelines of the ASUSH Robotic Surgery Day 2026 conference, organized by Ain Shams Specialized Hospital at the Cairo Marriott Hotel to celebrate five years of robotic surgery at the hospital, highlight its achievements, explore opportunities to expand into new surgical specialties, and strengthen cooperation with leading international institutions and specialized companies.

The signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Nils Ehrke, President of Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Brainlab; Ms. Karrin El Shafei, Deputy CEO of the German Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce; Dr. Berihan El-Ashry, Business Development Director at Orthohouse; and Dr. Hany Gouda, the company's Commercial Director, alongside members of the team.

The event was held under the patronage of Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El-Abedeen, President of Ain Shams University, and Prof. Ali El-Anwar, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Chairman of the University Hospitals' Board of Directors. It was attended by Prof. Mahmoud El-Meteini, Former University President; Prof. Tarek Youssef, Executive Director of Ain Shams University Hospitals; Prof. Hesham Anwar, Director of Ain Shams Specialized Hospital; Prof. Haitham Abdel Azim, Deputy Hospital Director; Prof. Mohamed Abdel Razek, Hospital Medical Director; and a distinguished group of university and hospital leaders, Faculty of Medicine vice deans, and professors from various medical specialties.

The conference reviewed five years of robotic surgery across general surgery, urology, and gynecology, highlighting advances in medical expertise and surgical outcomes. Discussions also addressed plans to expand robotic surgery into knee replacement, spinal surgery, and neurosurgery.

The event featured three specialized scientific sessions. The first reviewed the hospital's five-year experience in robotic surgery and was moderated by Prof. Mohamed Ahmed Abdel Razek, Professor of General Surgery and Hospital Medical Director, with the participation of Prof. Tarek Youssef; Prof. Amr El-Husseiny, Professor of Gynecology; Prof. Hassan Shaker, Professor of Urology; and Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Tawfik, Assistant Professor of Urology. The session highlighted major medical achievements and concluded with a patient's personal testimony demonstrating the positive impact of advanced surgical technologies on patients' quality of life.

The second session focused on robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery and was moderated by Prof. Haitham Abdel Azim, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Deputy Hospital Director. Participants included Prof. Abdel Fattah Saud, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Former University Vice President; Prof. Ayman Abdel Aziz; Prof. Shady Samir, Director of the Hospital's Orthopedic Unit; and Prof. Ahmed Khaled El-Ghazawy, all professors of orthopedic surgery. The discussions explored the capabilities of robotic technology and its role in advancing joint replacement procedures.

The third session, moderated by Prof. Hesham Anwar, Hospital Director, addressed the future of robotic surgery in spinal and neurosurgical procedures, exploring opportunities to expand its applications and advance sophisticated surgical practices.

The event concluded with a ceremony honoring nursing, technical, and support teams in recognition of their vital contributions to the success of robotic surgical procedures and their role in strengthening coordination across the various components of the healthcare system.

The two agreements reaffirm Ain Shams Specialized Hospital's commitment to expanding international partnerships and adopting cutting-edge technologies in highly specialized surgical fields. These efforts support knowledge transfer, enhance medical professionals' capabilities, and reinforce Ain Shams University's position as a provider of advanced healthcare services driven by innovation, excellence, and high-quality patient care.