In a major milestone for Saudi Arabia’s healthcare sector, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) has been recognized among the world’s top institutions for kidney transplant outcomes, achieving exceptional one-year survival rates of 97% to 99%.
These results highlight the hospital’s integrated model of care, ensuring precision and continuity across every stage of the transplant journey, from evaluation and preparation to postoperative follow-up that sustains long-term success.
KFSHRC’s kidney transplant program operates under a multidisciplinary framework that combines decades of clinical expertise with advanced immunological matching and genetic assessment, designed to minimize organ rejection and enhance patient outcomes.
Beyond surgical excellence, the hospital emphasizes post-transplant preventive care through a dedicated vaccination clinic for solid organ recipients. The clinic provides customized immunization plans based on each patient’s immune profile, reducing infection risks and improving graft stability.
Demonstrating the efficiency of its system, KFSHRC recently performed 10 paired kidney transplants within two consecutive days, marking an unprecedented achievement for a single center worldwide. This milestone reflects seamless collaboration among medical, engineering, and administrative teams supported by a robust logistical framework enabling simultaneous multi-donor operations.
Since the launch of its organ transplant program in 1981, KFSHRC has completed over 5,000 kidney transplants, placing it among an elite group of global institutions that have achieved this level of surgical excellence.
As part of the Global Health Exhibition 2025 in Riyadh, KFSHRC will showcase its kidney transplant program as one of the most successful in the Middle East and globally, reflecting its patient-centered vision that integrates innovation, research, and clinical precision.
The hospital will also highlight achievements in robotic surgery, gene therapy, and smart neurology, underscoring its leadership in advancing Saudi Arabia’s transformation toward a modern, sustainable healthcare ecosystem.
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