A Year of Ground-breaking Achievements in Organ Transplants at KFSHRC

Core Insights - King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) has achieved significant milestones in organ transplantation, performing 882 transplants in 2024, marking a 6% increase from 2023, and establishing itself among the top ten transplant centers globally [2] - The hospital has pioneered several groundbreaking robotic surgeries, including the world's first fully robotic heart transplant and the first living donor left lobe liver transplant, enhancing treatment options for complex medical conditions [3] - KFSHRC has excelled in pediatric transplants, completing over 100 liver transplants, 80 kidney transplants, and two lung transplants, positioning itself among the top five centers for pediatric transplant procedures worldwide [4] Clinical Advancements - The establishment of a new liver transplant center in Jeddah and the region's first Fatty Liver Clinic complements KFSHRC's clinical advancements, maintaining high survival and graft rates [5] - The kidney-paired exchange program set a Guinness World Record with 135 exchanges, optimizing donor-recipient matching and showcasing the hospital's commitment to innovative transplant solutions [4] Global Recognition - KFSHRC has been ranked first in the Middle East and Africa and 20th globally among the world's top 250 Academic Medical Centres for the second consecutive year, highlighting its leadership in healthcare [7] - The hospital has been recognized as the most valuable healthcare brand in the Kingdom and the Middle East, and included in the World's Best Smart Hospitals list for 2025 by Newsweek magazine [7] Collaborative Efforts - The inaugural Minimally Invasive Organ Transplant Consensus Conference (MIOT.CC) hosted by KFSHRC brought together 80 international experts to discuss innovative transplant techniques and set global standards in the field [6]