Historic Achievement in Medical Innovation
On November 6, 2024, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received the Saudi medical team from the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Riyadh, following their groundbreaking achievement of performing the world’s first fully robotic heart transplant. This landmark procedure, which took place in September 2024, successfully saved the life of a 16-year-old patient suffering from end-stage heart failure.

Crown Prince’s Recognition of Medical Excellence
During the reception, the Crown Prince praised the medical team and the hospital’s leadership for their exceptional contribution to global healthcare. He commended the team’s innovation and their ability to perform a world-first robotic heart transplant, marking a significant milestone in medical technology.

A Milestone in Saudi Healthcare
The robotic heart transplant is a historic achievement for both the Saudi medical community and the Kingdom as a whole. Dr. Feras Khaliel, the head of the medical team and a renowned cardiac surgeon, expressed his gratitude for the Crown Prince’s support and described the recognition as a source of motivation for the team to continue innovating and advancing healthcare in Saudi Arabia.

Impact on Global Healthcare
This fully robotic heart transplant is a medical breakthrough that not only showcases Saudi Arabia’s growing influence in medical technology but also sets a global precedent for future surgeries, highlighting the Kingdom’s commitment to advancing healthcare and serving humanity.