Surgeon dies after cardiac arrest and collapse during operation
Cairo: An Egyptian surgeon has died 15 days after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest while performing an operation on a patient, prompting an outpouring of grief in Kafr El Sheikh governorate. Dr Adel Abdelaziz Shaheen, head of the General Surgery Department at Al Obour Hospital, collapsed inside an operating room while carrying out a critical surgical procedure. Get updated faster and for FREE:…
An Egyptian surgeon, Dr Adel Abdelaziz Shaheen, passed away 15 days after experiencing cardiac arrest during a surgical operation, triggering an emotional response in the Kafr El Sheikh governorate. Shaheen, who headed the General Surgery Department at Al Obour Hospital, collapsed inside an operating room while performing a critical procedure.
Prompt medical intervention and transfer to intensive care ensued, while his assistant completed the surgery successfully. Shaheen's condition worsened over the subsequent 15 days, leading to his demise on Friday. His funeral procession in the village of Daqlat saw the participation of hundreds of residents, colleagues, and healthcare workers, who accompanied his body to the family cemetery.
Local media reported that Shaheen had no history of serious health issues prior to the cardiac arrest. The village and medical community were deeply shaken by the sudden loss.
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