The achievement reflects the extent of the development of the medical system in Dubai
Tumor excision of a 9-month-old fetus
The removed tumor is sent to a laboratory for tissue analysis.
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The medical team of Al-Tadawi Specialized Hospital succeeded in removing a huge muscle tumor under the outer surface of the uterus of a 40-year-old patient, weighing 4.4 kilograms, and measuring 29 centimeters long.
The doctors were able to preserve the integrity of the uterus of the patient, who had never been married.
The operation is added to the medical achievements of the health sector in Dubai, where the medical team was able to complete the delicate surgery in a record time, not exceeding three hours.
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tadawi Group, Marwan Ibrahim Al-Haj Nasser, said, "This unique medical achievement confirms Dubai's leadership, and its possession of a health system that is among the most advanced and the most efficient globally, and at the level of the public and private sectors, with its facilities with the best levels of equipment, and the latest technologies. solutions for diagnosis and treatment, and the most efficient medical staff in various specialties, which consolidates Dubai’s position as a major destination for hospitalization in the region.”
He affirmed the group's commitment to continue working to attract the best talent, and provide the finest types of diagnostic and therapeutic services in accordance with the highest international standards, and within various disciplines.
The surgical team was able to preserve the fallopian tubes and ovaries for the patient, who did not suffer from any complications after the surgery.
The removed tumor was sent to the laboratory for tissue analysis and details, to complete the treatment journey.
The distinguished medical team that performed the surgery included obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Anna Kakarska, general surgeon, Dr. Gautam Lahiri, consultant urologist, Dr. Adel Khalil, and anesthesiologist, Dr. James Donato.
The tumor, which weighs equal to a nine-month-old fetus, was diagnosed as it was pressing on the left ureter and reaching the intestine.
This was followed by taking the necessary steps to successfully perform the surgery and excision of the tumor.
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