{
  "id": 12351466,
  "title": "Abu Dhabi: 81-year-old cancer patient avoids stoma after advanced surgery",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/abu-dhabi-81-year-old-cancer-patient-avoids-stoma-after-advanced",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-06T09:19:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi/abu-dhabi-81-year-old-cancer-patient-avoids-stoma-after-advanced-surgery-1.500700148"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}