King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) has achieved a new medical breakthrough by repairing a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm using branched stent technology. The procedure was performed on a 61-year-old patient with complex health conditions, including hypertension and kidney dysfunction, via arterial catheterization.
This life-saving intervention is the first of its kind in the Middle East.
According to a KFSHRC press release, the minimally invasive approach employed in this surgery reduces patient trauma and speeds up recovery times. The method is a safer treatment option that minimizes risks and complications for patients with health conditions, for whom traditional surgery is ruled out.
The patient had complex conditions, including vasculitis and a ruptured aortic aneurysm that causing internal bleeding and a high risk of death with conventional surgery.
Utilizing high-resolution 3D imaging and real-time cerebral blood flow monitoring system, the medical team was able to visu
alize precise details of the patient’s anatomy, which facilitated the accurate placement of the branched stent, ensuring continued blood flow to the kidney and intestines and thus avoiding potential damage.
Aortic aneurysms near the chest and abdomen can be life threatening as they affect vital organs like the kidneys and the intestines.
The patient was at a high risk of vessel rupture and internal bleeding, which could have increased the likelihood of fatality if not for the timely and precise medical intervention that saved his life.
This procedure is a significant achievement, especially considering the high mortality risk associated with traditional open surgery. The hospital’s medical team demonstrated remarkable expertise in utilizing advanced medical technologies, effectively overcoming all challenges to save the life of the patient. This accomplishment underscores KFSHRC’s leadership in healthcare innovation, continuously advancing treatments to provide cutting-edge care to patients across the regi
on and globally.
“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 Centers for the second consecutive year, and recognized as the most valuable healthcare brand in the Kingdom and the Middle East, according to the 2024 Brand Finance rankings. Additionally, it has been listed among the world’s best smart hospitals for 2025 by Newsweek,” reads the release.
Source: Saudi Press Agency