The King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC) in Saudi Arabia has revealed a significant advancement in the robotic cardiac surgery program.
400 Robotic Cardiac Procedures
Since the program’s launch in February 2019, 400 robotic cardiac procedures have been completed, with a 98 percent survival rate.
Saudi Pioneer In Robotic Cardiac Care
With this achievement, the hospital is firmly established as a pioneer in robotic cardiac care worldwide.
Compared to conventional surgical techniques, the hospital notably improves patient outcomes.
The hospital reports that robotic surgery has resulted in fewer blood transfusions and longer periods of artificial ventilation. Consequently, patients can recover more quickly and have fewer difficulties.
Furthermore, the minimally invasive nature of robotic treatments has resulted in a dramatic 50% reduction in hospital stays.
40% Reduction In Expenses
This drop in hospital stays also results in a 40% reduction in overall expenses compared to traditional approaches. Additionally, it enables faster patient returns to regular life.
The hospital has successfully executed aortic valve replacements, robotic multi-valve operations, and other complex procedures.
Robotic Heart Surgery 105 Procedures
In its first year of use, robotic heart surgery saw 105 procedures performed. Since then, the program has quickly expanded, resulting in 400 successful operations.
Treatments On High-risk Patients
Additionally, the program has completed robotic treatments on high-risk patients, including under-18-year-olds, patients with severe obesity, and patients in need of repeat surgeries.
Interestingly, KFSH&RC is the “only” hospital worldwide that can operate on children’s hearts using robotic cardiac surgeries.
This most recent success honors the proficiency of the surgical staff at KFSH&RC. Feras Khaliel from KFSH&RC expressed his pride in his team for participating in this achievement.
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