World’s First Robotic Heart Transplant
Saudi Arabia’s King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) has made history by performing the world’s first fully robotic heart transplant. This groundbreaking surgery was led by Dr. Feras Khaliel, the head of Cardiac Surgery and the director of the Robotics and Minimally Invasive Surgery Program at the hospital.
The operation was carried out on a 16-year-old patient who was suffering from severe heart failure, a condition where the heart is unable to pump blood effectively. Remarkably, the surgery took only two and a half hours, which is much quicker than traditional heart transplants.
What makes this surgery so special is that it was performed entirely using robotic technology. Unlike usual heart transplants that require opening up the patient’s chest, this robotic method is much less invasive. This means less risk of complications, less pain, and a shorter recovery time for the patient.
Before performing the surgery, the medical team underwent thorough virtual training to ensure everything went smoothly. This successful operation represents a major advancement in medical technology and heart transplant procedures.
Dr. Majid Al-Fayyad, the CEO of KFSHRC, praised this achievement, noting that it supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals to enhance healthcare and innovation in the country. This milestone not only benefits patients but also highlights Saudi Arabia’s growing role in robotic surgery and medical progress.
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