RIYADH: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center has treated patients with below-the-knee peripheral artery stenosis and occlusion using a minimally invasive, next-generation technique.
The procedure involves inserting a bioresorbable stent through a catheter in the thigh, avoiding open surgery, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
It restores blood flow, relieves pain, speeds wound healing and significantly reduces amputation risk.
The center is the first in the Kingdom — and the third worldwide outside the US — to adopt the advanced treatment method, the SPA added.
Implemented at the center in Riyadh and Jeddah, the technique uses a stent that dissolves naturally after restoring blood flow, eliminating the need for a permanent implant and reducing long-term complications.
The approach also improves circulation and shortens recovery time, helping patients regain mobility faster, according to the SPA.
The center plans to expand research and collaborate with global institutions to evaluate long-term outcomes, and advance treatment protocols for peripheral vascular disease.
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