Feras Khaliel
This cardiac session features leading surgeons providing updates on imaging, robotics, and autonomy at the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery Annual Scientific Meeting 2026. To begin, Feras Khaliel, Chairman of Cardiac Surgery and...
An 8 cm left sub-areolar thoracotomy was performed as the working port. The pericardium was opened vertically over the left ventricular apex and suspended with retraction sutures. Using 3-0 polypropylene...
This video series showcases a robotic mitral valve replacement performed by Dr. Feras Khaliel, a world leader in robotics, at King Faisal Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel...
CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Dr. Joel Dunning recently had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Feras Khaliel, Chief of Cardiac Surgery at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center. They explored three...
Lead surgeon, Dr. Feras Khaliel has generously shared his video of the first-ever robotic heart transplant. This video is in full resolution and shows his right chest approach with a...
This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor in Chief Joel Dunning speaks with lead surgeon Feras Khaliel about the world’s first fully robotic heart transplant. They explore the steps taken...


