Al-Dawadmi General Hospital recorded a new medical achievement that adds to its record of successive successes, after a specialized medical team in kidney and urological surgery was able to perform a qualitative and complex surgical operation for a patient in his fifties, who was suffering from congenital deformities and difficult health complications.
Case details and accurate diagnosis
The patient arrived at the hospital suffering from severe and persistent pain. After thorough clinical, laboratory, and radiological examinations, a rare congenital kidney malformation known medically as a "horseshoe kidney" was diagnosed. This condition requires highly precise surgical intervention due to the abnormal anatomy of the blood vessels and the kidney's position.
The condition was not limited to the congenital malformation, but the examinations showed a severe narrowing in the upper left ureter, in addition to the formation of a large stone that had settled in the renal pelvis, which complicated the surgical intervention and required a well-defined treatment plan.
Modern techniques and successful surgical intervention
The medical team handled the case with exceptional professionalism, utilizing the latest advanced medical technology in the operating room. They employed flexible endoscopy , a cutting-edge technique in urological surgery, to precisely locate the stone through the natural urinary tract without the need for large incisions.
During the procedure, the narrowing in the ureter was widened using specialized instruments, and then the large stone was broken up using advanced laser technology. This technique ensures the stones are fragmented into fine particles that are easily passed, while preserving the surrounding tissues. The operation was a complete success, thanks be to God, and the patient was discharged from the hospital in good health after the disappearance of the symptoms that had been troubling him.
The importance of achievement in the context of health transformation
This achievement is particularly significant as it reflects the remarkable development in medical services provided at peripheral and provincial hospitals, with direct support from the Third Riyadh Health Cluster . This success underscores the competence of medical staff and the availability of modern equipment that enables them to handle complex cases locally, thus reducing the need to transfer patients to central hospitals in Riyadh and sparing them the hardship of travel and waiting.
Keeping pace with the Kingdom's Vision 2030
These developmental steps are fully aligned with the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 and the Health Sector Transformation Program, which aims to facilitate access to healthcare services and improve their quality and efficiency across all regions of the Kingdom. Through these achievements, the healthcare system seeks to enhance the quality of life for citizens and residents and ensure the provision of comprehensive and integrated healthcare according to the highest international standards.
