The King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC) in Saudi Arabia has made a significant advancement in its Robotic Cardiac Surgery Program. Since its inception in February 2019, the program has completed 400 robotic cardiac procedures, boasting a 98 percent survival rate. This milestone solidifies the hospital’s position as a global leader in robotic cardiac care.
The hospital has observed notable improvements in patient outcomes compared to traditional surgical techniques. Robotic surgery has led to fewer blood transfusions and longer periods of artificial ventilation, allowing for quicker recovery and fewer complications for patients. The minimally invasive nature of these robotic procedures has also resulted in a dramatic 50% reduction in hospital stays, translating to a 40% reduction in overall expenses and enabling patients to return to their normal lives more swiftly.
KFSH&RC has successfully performed complex procedures such as aortic valve replacements and robotic multi-valve operations. In its first year, the program performed 105 robotic heart surgeries, rapidly expanding to 400 successful operations. The program has also treated high-risk patients, including those under 18 years old, patients with severe obesity, and individuals requiring repeat surgeries.
Notably, KFSH&RC is the only hospital in the world capable of performing robotic cardiac surgeries on children’s hearts. This achievement highlights the exceptional skill of the hospital’s surgical team. Feras Khaliel from KFSH&RC expressed pride in his team’s contribution to this remarkable success.
