Historic Achievement in Saudi Healthcare
On November 6, 2024, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with the medical team from King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC), who successfully performed the world’s first fully robotic heart transplant. This groundbreaking surgery, which took place in September 2024, was carried out on a 16-year-old patient suffering from end-stage heart failure.
Recognition of Innovation and Excellence
During the meeting, the Crown Prince congratulated the medical team and the leadership of KFSHRC for this historic achievement. He praised their efforts in pushing the boundaries of medical innovation, highlighting the Kingdom’s growing role as a leader in global healthcare. The successful procedure marked a major milestone in medical technology, demonstrating the potential of robotic surgery in life-saving treatments.
A Milestone for Saudi Healthcare
The medical team, led by Dr. Feras Khaliel, a prominent Saudi cardiac surgeon, expressed their gratitude to the Crown Prince for his continuous support. Dr. Khaliel emphasized that the recognition will inspire the team to continue pushing medical boundaries and contribute to advancing healthcare in Saudi Arabia and beyond.
