RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, July 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC) has achieved a significant milestone in its Robotic Cardiac Surgery Program, which was initiated in February 2019. Within its first year, the program performed 105 cardiac procedures. As of today, 400 robotic cardiac surgeries have been performed with a remarkable 98% survival rate.
KFSH&RC is leading a healthcare revolution by harnessing robotics to transform patient care and elevate surgical precision. Recognized as one of the top hospitals in robotic surgeries, it has cultivated a robust portfolio of expertise and ground-breaking achievements, solidifying its position on the global stage. KFSH&RC’s journey in robotic surgery began in 2003.
Over the years, with the development of the machine to the fourth generation, the volume has grown significantly in performing robotic surgeries across various specialties, including urology, cardiology, transplant, and general surgeries. Recognized globally, the program boasts the highest volume of robotic cardiac surgeries outside the USA and ranks in the top five worldwide according to American Global Medical Surgical Robotics (GMSR), a training subsidiary for Da Vinci Robotics. KFSH&RC Robotics Cardiac Program is also acknowledged as the second start-up and leading program for robotic aortic valve replacement (AVR) globally.
Renowned for addressing some of the most complex cases in cardiac surgery, the program include.