RIYADH: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) has successfully carried out a robotic heart surgery on a woman in her seventies who had seven concurrent cardiac conditions, including congenital defects.
In a single operation, the surgical team corrected all seven issues, marking the first documented case worldwide in which this many cardiac procedures were performed in a fully robotic approach, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Tuesday.
The innovative surgery stabilized the patient’s condition, accelerated recovery, and spared her from multiple staged surgeries, which would have carried higher risks and prolonged her suffering.
Unlike conventional open-heart surgery, the procedure was performed without a full chest incision. Using robotic technology, the surgical team successfully carried out several complex interventions, including mitral valve replacement, tricuspid valve repair, arrhythmia treatment via the Maze procedure, left atrial appendage closure, atrial septal defect correction, and reconstruction of complex venous anatomy through double patch venous enlargement.
All of these procedures were completed through small, precise incisions, which minimized surgical trauma, lowered the risk of complications, and enabled a safer overall operation.
This approach allowed for the full restoration of heart function and facilitated the patient’s early discharge within eight days, highlighting the transformative potential of robotic surgery for treating patients with multiple complex cardiac conditions.
This achievement highlights KFSHRC’s dedication to pushing the frontiers of cardiac surgery through advanced technology and coordinated multidisciplinary care.
It emphasizes the hospital’s patient-centered approach, with a strong focus on safety, clinical excellence, and tangible results, while solidifying its reputation as a global leader in complex surgical innovation.
