Jeddah: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSH and RC) in Jeddah has successfully applied an advanced technique that destroys cancer cells by creating microscopic pores in their membranes using high-voltage electrical pulses. According to Saudi Press Agency, the procedure was performed on a patient in his sixties who suffered from a liver tumor caused by advanced cirrhosis accompanied by hepatocellular carcinoma. The case was particularly complex, as the tumor was located near the main bile duct, making conventional treatment options highly risky. After a thorough evaluation by a multidisciplinary medical team specializing in interventional radiology, hepatology, and anesthesia, it was decided to proceed with the new technique. The physicians precisely targeted the tumor while preserving the safety of surrounding vital organs, which helped stabilize the patient's condition. This achievement marks a significant step forward in the treatment of complex liver cancer cases. The procedure is classified as a minimally invasive intervention, avoiding surgical incisions and leaving no scars. It also reduces hospital stay and accelerates recovery. The initiative reflects KFSH and RC's ongoing efforts to adopt cutting-edge medical technologies in patient care. Plans are underway to expand the use of this technique in clinical research and to collaborate with international medical centers on training and supervision programs that enhance the application of such advanced therapies. KFSH and RC was ranked first in the Middle East and North Africa and 15th globally among the world's top 250 academic medical centers for 2025, according to Brand Finance, which also named it the Middle East's most valuable healthcare brand. The hospital was further listed among the World's Best Smart Hospitals 2025 by Newsweek.
Thursday, April 23, 2026