Surgeons Remove World’s Largest Adrenal Tumour at Dubai Hospital
Surgeons at Dubai Health have announced a groundbreaking achievement: the successful removal of the world’s largest adrenal tumour at Dubai Hospital. This successful surgery reflects Dubai Health’s promise to put the Patient First and underscores the hospital's role as one of the largest specialised tertiary hospitals in the UAE.
Patient Case and Clinical Presentation
The 69-year-old patient, previously in good health, was referred to the hospital's emergency unit due to a massive abdominal mass discovered during a scan. Struggling with walking and breathing for months prior to surgery, the patient’s condition necessitated immediate specialised care. Specialists from various disciplines across Dubai Health gathered at Dubai Hospital to deduce the best course of action for the patient.
Tumour Characteristics and Data
The following data highlights the unprecedented scale of the medical challenge:
- Tumour Type: Adrenal tumour
- Dimensions: 27 x 26 cm
- Weight: 9.4 kilograms
- Record Status: Surpassed all previous records as the world's largest
- Procedure Duration: Four-hour surgery
The Multidisciplinary Surgical Procedure
The four-hour procedure was performed by a multidisciplinary team of experts from urology, oncology, radiology, interventional radiology, vascular surgery, general surgery, and anesthesia. Dr. Fariborz Bagheri, Consultant Urologist at Dubai Hospital, who led the operation, highlighted the complexity and risks associated with the procedure. "Due to the tumour's size and its compression on vital structures, surgical intervention posed considerable challenges," stated Dr. Fariborz. "However, without intervention, the patient's survival was at high risk."
Collaborative Decision and Outcome
Dr. Mariam Al Raeesi, CEO of Dubai Hospital, highlighted the collaborative efforts of the multidisciplinary team in deciding to proceed with the surgery. "After careful consideration and collaboration among our medical and surgical experts, it was agreed to undertake this complex procedure,” Dr. Al Raeesi said. Dubai Hospital's multidisciplinary approach to the surgery, which forms part of the emirate’s first integrated academic health system, ensured the best possible outcome.
Reflecting on the outcome, Dr. Fariborz expressed gratitude for the successful procedure, attributing it to the combined efforts of the medical and surgical teams. He further commented, "We are very thankful that the patient responded well to the surgery and has fully recovered."
Institutional Excellence
The enormous success of the procedure is a huge testament to the medical staff here at Dubai Hospital, putting in practice a Patient First promise focused on delivering high-quality care for patients. As part of Dubai Health, the hospital provides comprehensive services in all healthcare disciplines, relevant to the needs of the community.