10.05.2024 16:58:24 - dpa-AFX: GNW-Adhoc: KFSH&RC Pushes Boundaries with a Year of Achievements Across Three Centres of Excellence
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- King Faisal Specialist
Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC) has experienced a year of achievements
across its three Centres of Excellence-Oncology, Genomics, and Transplantation.
KFSH&RC's Oncology Centre of Excellence continues to lead the fight against the
disease in the Kingdom. This year alone, the centre has treated 25% of all
cancer cases in Saudi Arabia, achieving a 50% overall recovery rate and up to
90% recovery in leukemia cases. With almost five decades of service, the
centre's commitment to providing advanced cancer treatments is evident in its
adoption of technologies such as CAR T-cell therapy and liquid biopsy, which
provide less invasive alternatives to traditional methods, along with extensive
bone marrow transplants, and revolutionary techniques like Hyperthermic
Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC).
Notably, KFSH&RC has achieved a milestone by completing over 100 CAR T-cell
therapy procedures, a novel treatment that genetically modifies a patient's
immune cells to fight cancer. This achievement puts it on par with renowned
institutions that are also advancing CAR-T cell therapy for various blood
cancers and exploring expanded applications through clinical trials and new
treatment protocols. Furthermore, the centre's focus on pediatric oncology
boasts a 97% five-year survival rate for renal tumors and a 92% survival rate
for acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children.
With rapid advancements in genomic medicine, KFSH&RC is adopting next-generation
sequencing technologies into patient care in its Genomic Centre, revolutionizing
local and regional approaches to disease management. KFSH&RC's discovery of the
bacterial strain Stenotrophomonas Riyadhensis, facilitated by whole-genome
sequencing (WGS) technology, has contributed to our understanding of bacterial
antibiotic resistance mechanisms. With 15,698 patient visits and over 5,658
whole genomes completed in 2023, the centre ensures that prevention, diagnosis,
and treatment are precise and personalized.
KFSH&RC's Organ Transplant Centre of Excellence (OTCoE) continues to be the
primary contributor to organ transplantation activities in the Kingdom,
accounting for 65% of all transplants performed nationally. In 2023, OTCoE
performed 1,092 solid organ transplants, including the world's first fully
robotic liver transplant- where doctors employed robotic technology to conduct
surgery on both patient and donor - an achievement that places the centre at the
forefront of global transplantation practices.
As KFSH&RC continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in medical
science, its efforts not only inspire but also significantly impact the global
healthcare community, reaffirming its role as a leader in medical innovation and
specialized healthcare.
About King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC):
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC) stands as a leading
healthcare institution in the Middle East, envisioned to be the optimal choice
for every patient seeking specialized healthcare. The hospital boasts a rich
history in the treatment of cancers, cardiovascular diseases, organ
transplantation, neurosciences, and genetics.
In 2024, "Brand Finance" ranked King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research
Centre as the top academic medical centre in the Middle East and Africa, and
among the top 20 globally for the second consecutive year. Additionally, in
2024, it was recognized as one of the leading global healthcare providers by
Newsweek magazine.
As part of Saudi Vision 2030, a royal decree was issued on December 21, 2021, to
transform the hospital into an independent, non-profit, government-owned entity,
paving the way for a comprehensive transformation program aimed at achieving
global leadership in healthcare through excellence and innovation.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information, please contact:
Mr. Essam Al-Zahrani, Acting Media Affairs Head, 0555254429
Mr. Abdullah Al-Aown, Media Coordination Officer, 0556294232
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