KUWAIT: The Chest Diseases Hospital (Al-Sadri) continued to consolidate its position as one of the leading medical centers specializing in heart and chest surgery, after successfully performing more than 1,600 open heart surgeries and cardiac interventions during 2025, including cases for adults and children, in an achievement that reflects the high competence of the medical staff and the advanced operational readiness of the hospital.
This figure is a clear indicator of the hospital’s ability to handle large numbers of complex cases in accordance with the highest standards of quality and medical safety, reflecting the development of the health services system provided to patients in Kuwait.
Dr Jamal Al-Fadli, Medical Director of Al-Sadri Hospital and member of the Kuwait Heart Association, said: “This achievement reflects the rapid development of the hospital’s medical infrastructure and the continuous support of the Ministry of Health in upgrading equipment and attracting distinguished medical talent,” noting that the increase in the number of operations is matched by a strict commitment to quality standards and patient safety.
Al-Fadli added that the hospital is keen to promote a culture of quality and institutional work, praising the continuous support provided by the Ministry of Health to improve therapeutic and diagnostic services in various government hospitals.
Dr Mohammed Al-Ayyar, a consultant cardiac surgeon and member of the Kuwait Heart Association, confirmed that the operations performed during the year included a wide range of delicate and complex cases, including coronary artery surgery, heart valve replacement and repair, and complex open-heart cases, in addition to interventional and catheterization cases and emergencies that required urgent intervention to save patients’ lives.
Al-Ayyar explained that the hospital uses the latest surgical techniques, advanced imaging systems, and international safety protocols, which have contributed to increasing success rates, reducing complications and speeding up patient recovery.
Dr Dherar Al-Shihab, Head of Thoracic Surgery, said that the integration of work between the cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery teams directly contributes to the success of many complex and combined cases, emphasizing that working as a team and following precise protocols ensures the best treatment outcomes for patients.
Dr Faisal Al-Saidi, Head of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, explained that during the year, the hospital performed precise and complex surgeries on children with congenital heart defects, in accordance with the highest international medical standards and using the latest equipment and technologies, which contributed to improving the chances of recovery and quality of life for these children.
Dr Al-Fadli expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Ministry of Health and all medical, nursing and technical staff, praising their dedication, continuous efforts, and commitment to providing the best levels of healthcare to patients. He emphasized that the next phase will see an expansion in the use of modern technologies and the strengthening of training programs and scientific partnerships, in line with the state’s efforts to develop the health sector and achieve the highest levels of medical care.
