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World's First Fully Robotic Heart Transplant Achieved in Riyadh

2/28/2026

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The King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh performed the world's first fully robotic heart transplant.
The procedure lasted two and a half hours.
It used the Da Vinci Surgical System to enable a minimally invasive approach.
The operation achieved a survival rate near 98%.
The achievement positions Riyadh as a regional hub for surgical advancements.

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Story summary

The King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh performed the world's first fully robotic heart transplant.
The procedure lasted two and a half hours.
It used the Da Vinci Surgical System to enable a minimally invasive approach.
The operation achieved a survival rate near 98%.
The achievement positions Riyadh as a regional hub for surgical advancements.