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
- 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
- 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 approach
Robotic Cardiac Surgery
400 robotic cardiac surgeries with 98% survival rate; third redo patients, hospital stay reduced by 50%+.
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Robotic Heart Transplant
World's first fully robotic heart transplant, performed in 2024; patient discharged in 8 days.
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Robotic Liver Transplant
World's first fully robotic living-donor liver transplant, shorter stay, reduced complication risk
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Robotic Urological Surgery
Most robotic urological procedures in Saudi Arabia; da Vinci 3D magnified visualisation for precise nerve-sparing dissection
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Robotic Cancer Surgery
HIPEC available for selected peritoneal and paediatric abdominal cancers; covers colorectal, gastric, oesophageal, breast, thoracic cancers.
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Robotic Paediatric Surgery
Only centre globally performing robotic surgery on children; covers solid tumours, sickle cell splenomegaly, gastrointestinal conditions.
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Robotic Brain Tumour Surgery
World's first robotic intracranial brain tumour resection; patient discharged fully conscious within 24 hours
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Vascular Surgery
500+ complex open and endovascular procedures annually; only Saudi centre offering FEVAR/BEVAR for complex aortic pathology; the national main referral centre.
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Care Journey for International Patients
Your 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 follow-up is available to international patients returning to the GCC, North Africa, the Levant, South Asia and beyond, including where local specialist follow-up for complex post-cardiac or post-transplant cases is 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 length depends on your procedure, your condition and how you recover. Your coordinator gives you a written itinerary with the expected stay for your case before you book flights.
The international patient team books accommodation near the hospital at no cost for the booking service, with options to suit your preference and budget, including space for a caregiver.
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)
- World's first fully robotic heart transplant, robotic liver transplant and robotic intracranial brain tumour resection.
- Performs robotic cardiac surgery on children under 18 and on third redo patients
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 50%+ vs 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.
