Removal of a large uterine tumor using minimally invasive techniques in Riyadh
In a move reflecting the rapid development and qualitative leaps witnessed by the health sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Imam Abdulrahman Al Faisal Hospital, a member of the First Riyadh Health Cluster, recorded an unprecedented medical achievement at the facility level, represented by the success of a specialized medical team in performing a delicate surgical operation to remove a huge uterine tumor using the modern “hidden wound” technique.
Details of the precise medical achievement
The medical team, led by consultants in obstetrics and gynecology, successfully managed a complex case, removing a solid uterine teratoma measuring approximately 15 centimeters. A remarkable achievement was the use of single-incision laparoscopic surgery, performed through a tiny incision no larger than 1.5 centimeters. This presented a significant surgical challenge given the tumor's large size relative to the incision.
Dr. Yazid Al-Yousef, head of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at the hospital, explained that the team succeeded in extracting the entire tumor through the same wound opening without the need to widen it or use surgical fragmentation tools, a procedure that greatly reduces the potential risks of the spread of tumor cells or fluids within the abdominal cavity.
The medical and aesthetic importance of the hidden wound technique
The "hidden incision" technique, or single-incision laparoscopic surgery, represents a revolution in the world of gynecological surgery, offering numerous advantages over traditional open surgery and even traditional multi-incision laparoscopy. Among these advantages are:
- Reduced post-operative pain: due to the small size of the surgical incision and limited tissue damage.
- Speed of recovery: allowing the patient to leave the hospital in record time and return to her normal life.
- The cosmetic aspect: The scar often disappears within the folds of the navel, leaving no visible scars that distort the appearance of the abdomen.
- Reducing complications: Lowering the incidence of infections and surgical hernias in the future.
Alignment with the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030
This achievement is not just an individual medical success, but comes within a broader strategic context that aligns with the Health Sector Transformation Program, one of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 programs. This transformation aims to facilitate access to health services, improve the quality and efficiency of services, and enhance prevention against health risks.
The success of the national staff at Imam Abdulrahman Al Faisal Hospital in localizing such advanced surgical techniques reflects the commitment of the First Riyadh Health Cluster to raising the efficiency of medical operations and reducing the need to refer patients to other centers or for treatment abroad, which enhances the national health security system and consolidates the Kingdom’s position as a leading destination in the field of specialized health care in the region.
