First in the Region: Robotic Pancreas Transplant Successfully Performed in Saudi Arabia

TDT | Manama
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In recent years, the medical field has witnessed remarkable advancements in robotic surgery, with groundbreaking procedures that have revolutionized patient care. Among the most notable achievements are the world’s first fully robotic heart transplant, liver transplant, and kidney transplant, all of which have pushed the boundaries of what robotic technology can achieve in healthcare. These innovations have not only improved the precision of surgeries but also reduced recovery times and risks, offering new hope for patients worldwide.

Building on these global milestones, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center has successfully completed the region's first robotic pancreas transplantation, marking a significant advancement in medical technology. The groundbreaking surgery, performed on a young male patient suffering from type 1 diabetes, has freed him from years of insulin dependency and demonstrated the potential of advanced medical innovations in improving patients' quality of life.

The patient, who had also experienced severe complications such as kidney failure, underwent a kidney transplant earlier, but continued to struggle with diabetes-related issues. Conventional treatments proved ineffective, and pancreas transplantation became the most viable option to address the patient’s health challenges.

Using robotic technology, the surgical team performed the procedure with high precision, reducing risks and shortening recovery time. This milestone follows the center’s earlier achievements, including the world’s first fully robotic heart transplant and the first fully robotic liver transplant in 2023.