The medical team at Al-Mouwasat Hospital in Al-Khobar has successfully saved the life of a six-year-old girl who was suffering from a congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
Upon the child's arrival at the hospital, necessary medical examinations revealed that most of the abdominal organs (stomach, spleen, colon, and part of the small intestine) were present inside the chest cavity, leading to severe complications on the organs and the left lung. Given the complexity of the case, with all the mentioned organs adhering to each other and to the lung membrane, a series of precise examinations and advanced radiological imaging (CT scans, MRI) were conducted.
After thoroughly explaining the condition to the patient's family and notifying them of the potential complications, several meetings were held by the surgical medical team, which consisted of Dr. Fatima Fatori (Pediatric Surgery Consultant), Dr. Hossam Abtar (General Surgery Consultant), and Dr. Christian Georges (Vascular Surgery Consultant). They made the decision to perform the intricate surgical procedure to save the child's life despite its high risk.
The main challenge in this surgical operation was the complex and highly probable complications due to the large size of the hernia (8 cm), necessitating its repair and the placement of a special and advanced mesh to reduce the likelihood of recurrence. Additionally, there were severe adhesions between the organs themselves and between them and the left lung. Moreover, the presence of the spleen inside the chest cavity, along with the arteries supplying it, made the task difficult as there was a high risk of spleen damage and the need for its removal. Other possible risks included stomach perforation, acute bleeding, lung membrane tear, and damage to the arteries supplying the organs.
By the grace of god, the complex procedure was successfully performed with meticulous precision. The organs were separated while preserving their integrity, and the hernia was corrected and reinforced with a mesh.
Thanks to Allah, the child recovered and was discharged from the hospital only one week after the surgical procedure without any complications, in good health.
The supervising surgical medical team emphasized that the close collaboration among specialized surgeons at Al-Mouwasat Hospital in Al-Khobar, along with the availability of various modern and advanced equipment and techniques, has led to the successful execution of such complex surgeries. This falls in line with Al-Mouwasat Medical Services Company's vision to provide the highest levels of medical technologies, specialized professionals, and top-of-line medical care for all of our patients.
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
