Robotic Surgery at King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Saudi Arabia
Robotic surgery across cardiac, urology, transplant, oncology, and paediatric specialties
Why Choose KFSH&RC for Robotic Surgery in Saudi Arabia
World's first fully robotic heart transplant and robotic liver transplant; highest-volume robotic cardiac surgery outside the USA
Ranks second globally for robotic aortic valve replacement (American Global Medical Surgical Robotics). You receive your imaging reviewed before travel, a written surgical cost estimate, and a dedicated coordinator managing your full journey
- Ranked 1st in the Middle East and among World's 150 Best Hospitals in 2026 (Newsweek).
- Only hospital performing robotic surgery on children under 18.
- 1,370 robotic procedures performed in 2024 alone.
- Robotic surgery programme operational since 2003.
- Highest robotic cardiac volume outside the USA.
- Only hospital performing robotic surgery on 3rd cardiac redo patients.
- World-firsts: robotic heart transplant, liver transplant, brain tumour resection.
Surgical Treatment Technology at KFSH&RC
The surgical system determines how precisely the surgeon can work, how small the incisions need to be, and how quickly your body recovers
- Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System
- 3D High-Definition Surgical Visualisation
- Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
- Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
- Ex-Vivo Lung Perfusion (EVLP)
- Endovascular Stent Grafting
- Robotic Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
- Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Platform
Robotic Surgery and Surgical Excellence at KFSH&RC for International Patients
Each surgical case is reviewed by a multidisciplinary team before confirming the most suitable surgical approachCare Journey for International Patients
Your cancer treatment journey made simple and stress-free in 5 easy steps
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Online inquiry & medical files upload Share your medical reports for review. It takes less than a minute.
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Doctor review & treatment plan Within 24hrs you will receive treatment options & a preliminary plan before travel.
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Travel coordination We arrange your visa, flights, and accommodation.
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Treatment phase Full care under a dedicated case manager.
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Start your treatment Begin treatment with full support from our care team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question? Our support team is here to guide you through each step of your treatment journey with personal care and attention.Can I access follow-up care after returning home from robotic surgery?
Yes. Post-surgical follow-up is managed remotely through the AlTakhassusi App, giving you access to your surgical team, operative notes, imaging, and a structured monitoring programme. Your international patient coordinator remains your single point of contact for post-operative queries, medication clarification, or urgent escalation. Remote monitoring is designed specifically for GCC patients where local specialist follow-up for complex post-cardiac or post-transplant cases may be limited.
Can my surgery be performed robotically at KFSH&RC?
Submit your scans and surgical reports to the International Patient Care Centre for a remote assessment to confirm this. KFSH&RC's robotic programme covers cardiac surgery, organ transplantation, urology, oncology, colorectal, thoracic, paediatric, and neurosurgery, with 1,370 robotic procedures performed in 2024. You receive a written assessment confirming the best surgical approach before you are asked to travel.
How do I contact the international patient support team for robotic surgery at KFSH&RC?
Robotic surgery consultations, second opinions, and treatment coordination at KFSH&RC in Saudi Arabia are managed through the International Patient Care Centre.
- WhatsApp: +1 718 550 0880
- Telephone: +1 718 550 0880
- Email: [email protected]
The team is available 24/7 and can arrange online consultations, remote imaging reviews, in-person surgical appointments, and full coordination with your assigned specialist.
How long do I need to stay in Saudi Arabia for robotic surgery?
Stay duration depends on the procedure:
- Robotic cardiac surgery (valve, bypass): 5-10 days
- Robotic heart transplant: 3-5 weeks, with cardiac monitoring
- Robotic liver transplant: 2-4 weeks inpatient
- Robotic urology (prostatectomy, nephrectomy): 3-7 days
- Robotic cancer surgery (colorectal, oesophageal, gastric): 7-14 days
- Robotic paediatric surgery: 2-5 days
Your coordinator provides a written itinerary before you purchase flights.
Is KFSH&RC the best hospital for robotic surgery in Saudi Arabia?
Yes. KFSH&RC holds the highest robotic cardiac volume outside the United States, performed 1,370 robotic procedures in 2024 (a 28% increase), and is the only hospital globally to have achieved three world-firsts: fully robotic heart transplant, fully robotic living-donor liver transplant, and robotic intracranial brain tumour resection. It is also the only centre globally performing robotic surgery on children under 18 and on patients requiring a third cardiac redo.
Is robotic surgery safer than open surgery for complex procedures?
At KFSH&RC, robotic cardiac surgery achieved a 98% survival rate across 400 procedures, with hospital stay and blood transfusions reduced by over 50% versus conventional open-chest methods. The programme has been operational since 2003 across four generations of robotic technology. For complex cancer surgery, the robotic approach reduces blood loss and allows faster return to follow-on treatments.
