Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Partners With Johnson & Johnson MedTech To Pilot Polyphonic Surgical Platform

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has partnered with Johnson & Johnson MedTech to test Polyphonic, a digital system aimed at improving surgical performance and teamwork. This innovative platform, created by Johnson & Johnson MedTech, offers solutions like case planning and telepresence. It also securely records, organises, and shares surgical video data. These features support real-time collaboration and remote guidance to enhance surgical outcomes and education.

As part of the pilot project, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi will integrate Polyphonic into three operating rooms for one year. The focus will be on minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures. This initiative aims to improve surgical performance through advanced technology.

Dr. Georges-Pascal Haber, CEO of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, emphasised the importance of global partnerships in medical innovation. He stated, "Global collaborations are critical drivers of innovation in medicine. At Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, we’ve consistently led the way in introducing the world’s most advanced technologies to the region, driven by the mission of providing the best care and outcomes for our patients."

The Polyphonic project is seen as a significant step towards achieving this mission. Dr. Haber highlighted that this technology will help teams analyse and improve surgical performance while fostering collaboration. It aims to unlock broader possibilities for smarter, safer surgeries.

Dr. John Rodriguez, Chief of the Digestive Disease Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, expressed enthusiasm about piloting Polyphonic. He said, "We are excited to pilot the Polyphonic ecosystem with the goal of strengthening our remote collaboration, coaching, and learning capabilities across Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi."

This project will allow evaluation of how technology can enhance surgical performance and expand educational opportunities. Initially, Polyphonic will be used for live case observations within the institution and provide access for residents as part of their training.

While improvements in outcomes and education may take time to manifest, this initiative is considered a foundational step towards a more connected surgical environment informed by data.

With inputs from WAM