Saudi Arabia Achieves World’s First Successful Robotic-Assisted Whole Liver Transplant
Riyadh – In a groundbreaking medical feat, the King Faisal Research Center and Specialist Hospital in Riyadh has accomplished the world’s first-ever fully robotic liver transplant surgery. The milestone achievement highlights the remarkable progress and commitment of the King Faisal Specialist Hospital in the field of healthcare.
A 60-year-old Saudi national battling liver disease underwent this pioneering procedure, spearheaded by Professor Said Dieter Breuering, the esteemed head of the surgical team and executive director of the Organ Transplantation Centre.
Professor Breuering emphasized that the successful robotic-assisted liver transplant stands as a historic triumph, showcasing the hospital’s unwavering dedication to advancing medical care through the integration of cutting-edge technology. This groundbreaking accomplishment is a testament to King Faisal Hospital’s continuous efforts in maximizing its capabilities, embracing state-of-the-art innovations, enhancing efficiency, and becoming the ultimate destination for specialized healthcare.
Renowned globally, the King Faisal Hospital and Research Center ranks among the most distinguished medical institutions. The recent recognition of securing the 20th spot on the esteemed World’s Best Healthcare Institutions 2023 list, and the leading position in West Asia, underscores its unwavering commitment to excellence.
Riyadh: The King Faisal Research Center and Specialist Hospital in Riyadh has successfully performed the world’s first robot-assisted liver transplant surgery. This is a very rare fully robotic liver transplant. With this, King Faisal Specialist Hospital deserves an unprecedented medical achievement.
A 60-year-old Saudi national suffering from liver disease underwent surgery. Head of the surgical team and executive director of the Organ Transplantation Centre, Professor. Said Dieter Breuering.
He added that this is a historic achievement of King Faisal Hospital’s efforts in using advanced technology in healthcare and improving the quality of treatment. This achievement should be seen as part of King Faisal Hospital’s ongoing efforts to utilize all capacity, bring in the latest technologies, improve efficiency and become the right choice for all patients in the field of specialist healthcare.
King Faisal Hospital and Research Center is one of the most prominent hospitals in the world. It was recently ranked 20th on the World’s Best Healthcare Institutions 2023 list and No. 1 in West Asia.
Subscribe to Notifications Subscribe to Notifications News Summary – Saudi Arabia Achieves World’s First Successful Robotic-Assisted Whole Liver Transplant
#Robotic #surgery #liver #transplantation #King #Faisal #Hospital #Riyadh #achieved #rare #achievement
