Abu Dhabi: 81-year-old cancer patient avoids stoma after advanced surgery
An 81-year-old colorectal cancer patient with several medical risk factors has successfully undergone advanced minimally invasive surgery in Abu Dhabi, avoiding the need for a temporary or permanent stoma. Doctors at SEHA Tawam Hospital performed laparoscopic surgery on the patient, who had distal rectal cancer as well as obesity, heart disease and a history of having a pacemaker. Get updated…
An 81-year-old colorectal cancer patient with several medical risk factors underwent advanced laparoscopic surgery in Abu Dhabi, avoiding the need for a stoma. Dr Mahdi Al Taher, Consultant Gastrointestinal and Oncologic Surgeon at SEHA Tawam Hospital, highlighted the technical demands of treating elderly patients with complex conditions.
The surgery involved removing a distal rectal cancer tumor through small incisions, resulting in a faster recovery and the patient's ability to return to a normal diet. The operation required coordination between multiple medical teams at Tawam Hospital and Zulekha Hospital Dubai for emergency intervention.
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