Recently, the medical team at Al-Mouwasat Hospital in Al-Khobar successfully saved the life of a young girl less than 10 years old who was suffering from a large, life-threatening brain tumor.
The girl initially complained of persistent headaches, vomiting, and fluctuating consciousness. After visiting several hospitals abroad, her father rushed her to the emergency department at Al-Mouwasat Hospital, Al-Khobar. Upon her arrival, all necessary tests and scans were promptly conducted, and within less than 30 minutes, the case was diagnosed with a massive tumor pressing on the brain. The child was immediately admitted to the pediatric neurological intensive care unit. As her condition continued to deteriorate, with unstable vital signs and worsening consciousness, she was administered mannitol to temporarily reduce brain pressure in preparation for surgery.
After assessing the case, the neurosurgery specialist determined the urgency of the situation. Time was critical, and any delay could have led to a coma or, God forbid, death. Neurosurgeon Dr. Sultan Al-Saiari met with the girl's parents to explain the severity of the condition and emphasized the need for immediate surgery, as any delay could prove fatal. In such emergencies, MRI scans and other pre-surgical diagnostics, typically used in non-urgent cases, could not be requested because of the urgency. The parents were reassured about the hospital's highly qualified staff and state-of-the-art equipment, which ensures world-class results, as evidenced by the swift diagnosis and transfer to the specialized department within just 30 minutes of her arrival.
The surgery commenced around 11 PM, with the primary goal of alleviating brain pressure and removing as much of the tumor as possible. Thankfully, the entire tumor was successfully excised during the five-hour surgery, and the girl no longer required additional surgery. This was confirmed through a follow-up MRI.
By the following morning, all symptoms—including headaches and vomiting—had vanished, and her consciousness returned to normal. Within less than a week, the girl was discharged, fully recovered, and returned home in excellent health.
It is worth mentioning that such advanced surgeries, particularly in the field of neurosurgery, require exceptional surgical skills and the latest technology to achieve the desired outcomes, especially in complex cases like this. This aligns with the vision of Al-Mouwasat Medical Services Company in attracting highly specialized talent and providing cutting-edge medical technology and equipment.
Brain Before Surgery
Brain After Surgery
In an urgent response to a critical emergency, the medical team at the Emergency Department of Al Mouwasat Hospital in Madinah received a patient in his fifties who had been transferred urgently from another hospital to save his life after being diagnosed with massive clots in the pulmonary arteries, which caused a complete blockage. This led to respiratory failure, a severe drop in oxygen levels, and loss of consciousness.
According to the protocols followed at Al Mouwasat Hospital in Madinah, immediate coordination took place among the medical teams, and the patient was swiftly transferred to the Interventional Catheterization Unit, where a delicate procedure was performed to remove the life-threatening pulmonary clots via catheterization. The procedure was led by Dr. Rayan Halawani – Consultant of Interventional Radiology, in collaboration with the anesthesia team, and was completed in less than an hour.
Thanks to Allah and the expertise of the medical team, the patient’s vital signs improved immediately after the procedure. He was then transferred to the Cardiac Care Unit to continue his treatment under the supervision of a Consultant of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, until he fully recovered and was discharged in good health to resume his normal life.
This case is yet another clear example of the medical excellence and multidisciplinary collaboration at Al Mouwasat Hospital, reaffirming the hospital’s readiness to manage critical and life-saving cases with the highest standards of quality and speed—making a real difference in patients’ lives.
Al Khobar – The medical team at Al Mouwasat Hospital in Al Khobar successfully performed a delicate robotic surgery to correct a rare congenital deformity in the renal pelvis for a patient who was suffering from severe pain due to a significant narrowing at the upper part of the right ureter.
The medical team explained that the patient had a congenital anomaly characterized by the presence of an additional renal artery compressing the upper section of the right ureter from the outside, causing severe obstruction that prevented normal urine flow and led to dilation and swelling of the renal pelvis. This condition resulted in recurrent severe pain and renal colic.
After conducting the necessary medical examinations, the surgical team decided to intervene using robotic-assisted technology. The procedure involved removing the narrowing at the upper ureter, repositioning the additional renal artery, and creating a new connection between the ureter and the renal pelvis—all performed with advanced robotic surgical precision.
The operation lasted approximately an hour and a half and, by the grace of God, was completed successfully without any complications, with minimal bleeding during the procedure. The patient was discharged from the hospital in good health and a stable condition.
This achievement highlights the high level of expertise of the medical team at Al Mouwasat Hospital and the advanced capabilities of robotic surgery in providing precise and safe solutions for complex medical cases.
It also reflects Al Mouwasat Medical Services Company’s vision of attracting top medical talent and subspecialties while providing the latest medical technologies and state-of-the-art equipment
