King Saud Hospital in Unaizah: Achievement of more than 7,000 surgeries in 2025
King Saud Hospital in Unaizah achieved a remarkable medical milestone in 2025, successfully performing 7,009 complex and diverse surgical procedures . This record reflects the significant development of the healthcare sector in the Kingdom and the qualitative leap in the level of medical services provided to citizens and residents of the Qassim region.
Background of the achievement in the context of the Kingdom's Vision 2030
This success is a direct result of the healthcare transformation program stemming from the Kingdom's Vision 2030 , which aims to restructure the healthcare system to ensure the provision of comprehensive and accessible care for all, adhering to the highest quality standards. The health cluster system, to which the Qassim Health Cluster belongs, is a cornerstone of this strategy, aiming to enhance operational efficiency, improve access to services, and empower hospitals and health centers to more effectively meet the needs of local communities. Developing regional hospitals, such as King Saud Hospital in Unaizah, and equipping them with the latest technologies and qualified personnel is an integral part of achieving the goals of this ambitious vision.
Surgical procedures in numbers
The hospital performed 4,014 surgical procedures , both scheduled and emergency, in addition to 2,995 same-day surgeries. This demonstrates the high efficiency in resource management and the reduction in waiting times and patient admissions. The Obstetrics and Gynecology Department topped the list of specialties with a total of 2,279 surgical interventions, reflecting its vital role in providing healthcare for women and children. The remaining procedures were distributed as follows:
- General surgery: 1208 cases
- Eye surgery: 769 interventions
- Urological surgery: 572 cases
- Orthopedic and spinal surgery: 536 interventions
- Ear, nose and throat surgery: 487 cases
- Dental and maxillofacial surgery: 434 cases
- Pediatric surgery: 275 cases
- Neurosurgery: 191 cases
- Plastic surgery and burns: 114 cases
- Vascular surgery: 61 cases
- Other specialties: 83 cases
Importance and expected impact on society
This achievement is of paramount importance both locally and regionally. Locally, it means that residents of Unaizah and surrounding areas now have access to advanced surgical services without having to travel long distances to major cities, thus alleviating the burden on patients and their families. It also significantly reduces surgical waiting lists. Regionally, this outstanding performance solidifies King Saud Hospital's position as a leading medical center in the Qassim region and reinforces confidence in the ability of national medical professionals to successfully perform even the most complex surgical procedures, making it a model to be emulated within the Kingdom's healthcare clusters.
