Riyadh: King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Madinah has pioneered the use of Large-Format Tissue Processing (Supa Mega Block) technology in Saudi Arabia. This innovative technique expedites the examination of cancerous tissues post-surgery, ensuring complete removal of affected areas in a single step. By enabling comprehensive tissue analysis and precise identification of cancerous margins, this technology optimises patient care, reduces costs, and saves time.

The technology enables pathologists to thoroughly scan excised tissues to assess the pattern and extent of cancer. It allows them to accurately identify the boundaries of cancer-affected areas, ensuring that tissue margins are free of cancer cells. This confirmation of successful medical procedures eliminates the need for additional interventions.

Furthermore, this technology simplifies the process of matching radiological images with anatomical samples. Traditional methods often required multiple stages and numerous lab slides due to the small size of the examined tissue. However, Large-Format Tissue Processing allows specialists to evaluate four times the amount of tissue in a single test, significantly enhancing diagnostic accuracy and efficiency.

It is noteworthy that KFSHRC has been ranked first in the Middle East and Africa and 20th globally in the list of the world’s top 250 Academic Medical Centres for the second consecutive year and has been recognised as the most valuable healthcare brand in the Kingdom and the Middle East, according to the 2024 Brand Finance rankings. Additionally, in the same year, it was ranked among the world's best 250 hospitals and included in the World’s Best Smart Hospitals list for 2025 by Newsweek magazine. For more information, visit www.kfshrc.edu.sa or contact our media team at mediacoverage@kfshrc.edu.sa