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13 Jan, 2026
JHAH Surgeons Save Patient’s Life with First Aortic Implant Procedure of its Kind in Kingdom
The 78-year-old patient was implanted with a thoracic branch endoprosthesis, a new type of stent-graft.
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12 Jan, 2026
Robotic Surgery Gives New Lease of Life to Ulcerative Colitis Sufferer
JHAH surgeon conducts first robotic colorectal procedure of its kind in Saudi Arabia to treat patient suffering from debilitating inflammatory bowel condition.
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11 Jan, 2026
American College of Surgeons Names JHAH As a Top Hospital for Surgical Care
An ACS surgical quality program designated JHAH as a Meritorious Hospital, meaning patients are assured of first-class surgical care and safety.
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10 Jan, 2026
First Robotic Pediatric Surgery in Eastern Province
JHAH surgical team uses da Vinci robot to repair hiatal hernia in six-year-old boy suffering from severe acid reflux and chronic malnutrition.
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08 Jan, 2026
Two JHAH Scientists Ranked in Global Top 2% by Stanford University
Eminent scholars “create a culture of precision and accountability” that “raises the bar for patient safety and care,” says JHAH’s Chief Quality and Patient Safety Officer.
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07 Jan, 2026
Robotic Surgery Program Expands to Include Thoracic Procedures
JHAH’s thriving robotic program reports another first-of-its-kind surgery for Saudi Arabia.
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05 Jan, 2026
‘Sweet, funny, and seriously tough’: The six-year-old girl beating acute leukemia against the odds
Six-year-old Aleena’s leukemia relapsed early in 2025, putting her life at risk. To mark Blood Cancer Awareness Month, JHAH clinicians tell the story of her battle against life-threatening complications.
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01 Jan, 2026
Breast Cancer Survivor: ‘Book a Screening Appointment, It Could Save Your Life’
Basmah inspired her friends to book breast cancer screening appointments after a mammogram and biopsy confirmed she had the disease. Now, after beating breast cancer, she is urging other women to embrace screening. Her name has been changed to protect her identity.
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01 Jan, 2026
JHAH’s Adult Heart Surgery Program Awarded Elite Status, Ranked in Top 5% Globally
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons has awarded JHAH’s adult heart surgery program a 3-star rating, the highest possible.
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01 Jan, 2026
JHAH Conducts First Robotic Hernia Surgery of its Kind in Saudi Arabia
A JHAH surgeon successfully completed a robotic advanced ventral hernia repair with diastasis recti reconstruction, a first for the Kingdom.
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