RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) continues to set itself apart by providing innovative specialized healthcare services, particularly through its robotic heart surgery program which has experienced accelerated success since its establishment in 2019. In its first year, the program performed 105 robotic heart surgeries, with the number rising to 400, culminating in its leadership in conducting the world's first fully robotic heart transplant, a pioneering achievement that not only bolsters Saudi Arabia's standing in healthcare but also highlights KFSHRC's ability to innovate medical practices that enhance treatment outcomes and patient experience.
As a Platinum Healthcare Sponsor at the Global Health Exhibition, KFSHRC showcases the transformative impact of its robotic heart surgery program, which applies the latest technologies and stands out as a unique offering in the Middle East. Globally, it ranks among the top five programs for complex robotic multi-valve heart surgeries. During the inaugural day of the Global Health Exhibition, and in the presence of leading scientists and thought leaders in the healthcare field, the Research, Development, and Innovation Authority honored Professor Feras Khaliel, Head of Cardiac Surgery and Director of the Robotics and Minimally Invasive Surgery Program at KFSHRC, with the Health Research Excellence: Applied Innovation Award, in recognition for his exceptio.