Surgeons have successfully performed the world’s first robotic liver transplant
SURGEONS say they have successfully performed the world’s first fully robotic liver transplant.
The procedure is traditionally invasive, complicated and risky.
But the use of robotics ensured smaller incisions, reduced recovery time and cut the risk of complications, including infection and surgical issues.
The op by the Organ Transplant Centre of Excellence team took place at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The patient, a 66-year-old Saudi man with non-alcoholic liver cirrhosis, was discharged on September 6 after his op.
The centre’s executive director Dr Dieter Broering called it a “pivotal moment in the history of organ transplantation”.
Dr. Dieter said: “With this remarkable feat, we at KFSH&RC reaffirm our commitment to pushing the boundaries of medical innovation and enhancing the quality of healthcare services offered to patients worldwide.
“The successful implementation of fully robotic liver transplants firmly positions KFSH&RC as a world-leading center in this field.”
KFSH&RC’s approach employed state-of-the-art robotic technology to conduct both donor and recipient surgeries with precision and minimal invasiveness.
While other centers offer minimally invasive liver transplants using hybrid techniques, KFSH&RC is the first to offer a fully robotic liver transplant surgery.