400 robotic surgeries with 98pc survival rate: Saudi hospital achieves milestone
Technology
This allows patients to recover faster, experience fewer complications
(Web Desk) - Saudi Arabia’s King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC) has announced a major milestone in its Robotic Cardiac Surgery Programme.
It has achieved a 98pc survival rate across 400 robotic cardiac surgeries performed since the program’s inception in February 2019.
This milestone solidifies the hospital’s position as a global leader in robotic cardiac care.
The hospital reports significant improvements in patient outcomes compared to traditional surgical methods.
According to the hospital, robotic surgeries have led to reductions in blood transfusions and the duration of mechanical ventilation. This, in turn, allows patients to recover faster and experience fewer complications.
Moreover, the minimally invasive nature of robotic procedures has significantly shortened hospital stays by over 50%.
This reduction in hospital stays also translates to a 40% decrease in overall costs compared to conventional methods. Besides, it allows patients to return to their daily lives more quickly.
The hospital has successfully performed robotic multi-valve operations, aortic valve replacements, and other intricate procedures.
Its journey in robotic cardiac surgery began with 105 procedures in its first year. Since then, the program has evolved rapidly, encompassing 400 successful surgeries to date.
The program has also successfully performed robotic procedures on high-risk patients such as children under 18, those with morbid obesity, and those requiring redo surgeries.
Notably, KFSH&RC stands as the “only” hospital globally to perform robotic cardiac surgeries on children.
This latest achievement celebrates the expertise of KFSH&RC’s surgical team. “Proud of our team who has participated in this success,” said Feras Khaliel from KFSH&RC.
