JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Jeddah has conducted the Kingdom’s first Robotic Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy with immediate reconstruction in a single procedure performed by one team.
This breakthrough marks a significant advancement in surgical precision and patient safety, delivering faster recovery times and improved cosmetic outcomes that enhance overall quality of life, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Tuesday.
The complex procedure was performed by Dr. Eman Khayat, Consultant in Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery, on a medically eligible patient using a cutting-edge robotic surgical system.
By eliminating the need for large incisions and direct manual manipulation, the surgery greatly reduced postoperative pain lowered the risk of complications and shortened the patient’s hospital stay.
“This innovative approach reduces the physical and psychological burden on patients, shortens the recovery period, and preserves both the natural appearance and sensation of the breast,” Dr. Khayat said.
“By using small incisions away from the breast itself, robotic surgery also minimizes scarring and improves long-term cosmetic results.”
Robotic-assisted breast surgery represents one of the most advanced developments in surgical oncology, providing surgeons with enhanced precision and control.
This minimally invasive approach allows access to hard-to-reach areas through small incisions, enabling safer tumour removal, improved cosmetic outcomes, and a faster return to daily life for patients.
This milestone adds to a series of pioneering surgical achievements at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre in Jeddah (KFSHRC-J), including the Kingdom’s first fully robotic Whipple procedure for pancreatic cancer and the first robotic trans-anal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS).
These accomplishments continue to position KFSHRC-J as a national leader in surgical innovation and patient-centred care.
This latest success reflects KFSHRC’s strategic commitment to clinical excellence and the integration of cutting-edge technology to enhance patient outcomes.
It reinforces the hospital’s vision of being the healthcare provider of choice for specialized services and a regional leader in medical innovation.
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre has been ranked first in the Middle East and Africa and 15th globally in the list of the world’s top 250 Academic Medical Centres for 2025.
