Saudi Arabia has achieved a medical milestone by completing the world’s first fully robotic heart transplant at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC). The innovative surgery was performed on a 16-year-old patient with end-stage heart failure, marking a major breakthrough in cardiac surgery.
Led by Dr. Feras Khaliel, the two-and-a-half-hour procedure was carefully planned using virtual simulations to ensure precision. This advanced technique avoided opening the patient’s chest, significantly reducing the risks associated with traditional heart transplant surgeries.
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The minimally invasive robotic approach not only ensures a quicker recovery for the patient but also lowers the chance of complications. This successful procedure sets a new global standard for heart transplants, highlighting the transformative potential of robotic technology in complex surgeries. Saudi Arabia’s achievement represents a major leap forward in cardiac care and underscores the future possibilities of medical robotics.
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