KFSHRC’s Study Named Among Top 10 Most Impactful Papers of 2024

Medical Innovation and Research - King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) has been recognized for its study on fully robotic liver transplants, which was named one of the Top 10 Most Impactful Papers of 2024 by the American Society of Transplantation [1] - The study, titled "Outcomes of Fully Robotic Recipient Living Donor Liver Transplant about the Open Approach," represents the world's first series of fully robotic recipient liver transplants from living donors [1] - The study highlighted significant advancements in robotic-assisted liver transplantation, including reduced blood loss, shorter hospital stays, and improved cosmetic outcomes compared to traditional open surgery, without increasing complication rates [1] Leadership and Expertise - Professor Dr Dieter Broering, the Executive Director of the Organ Transplant Centre of Excellence at KFSHRC, spearheaded the world's first fully robotic left lobe liver transplant in 2024 [2] - Dr Broering emphasized the transformative potential of robotic transplants, particularly for high-risk procedures, and reaffirmed the commitment to delivering safer, faster, and more effective outcomes for patients worldwide [2] Academic and Industry Recognition - The study was published in the Transplantation Journal, a leading platform for pioneering research with over 58 years of history and 25,000 annual citations [3] - KFSHRC has been ranked first in the Middle East and Africa and 20th globally in the list of the world's top 250 Academic Medical Centres for the second consecutive year [4] - KFSHRC was recognized as the most valuable healthcare brand in the Kingdom and the Middle East according to the 2024 Brand Finance rankings and was included in the World's Best Smart Hospitals list for 2025 by Newsweek magazine [4]