RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has met with the medical team that performed the world’s first complete cardiac transplant using robotic technology at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSHRC) in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Wednesday.
Chairman of the Board of Directors of KFSHRC, Mazen bin Abdulrazzaq Al-Rumaih, along with KFSHRC’s CEO, Dr. Majid bin Ibrahim Al-Fayyadh, and Deputy CEO Dr. Bjorn Zoëga attended the meeting.
During the meeting, the Crown Prince congratulated the medical team and the hospital leadership on this remarkable achievement, lauding the efforts of Saudi talents and their ability to innovate and achieve international recognition in the medical field. He stressed that this accomplishment enhances health care within the Kingdom and globally.
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The medical team members extended their gratitude for the Crown Prince’s continuous support. They shared that his recognition serves as a strong motivator for further success and dedication to the nation.
Professor Firas Khalil, the head of the medical team and Saudi surgeon, added that this honour inspires the medical team to continue their commitment to serving humanity and the nation.
