Successful Surgery Separates Egyptian Child From Parasitic Twin

Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — A surgery to detach an eight-month-old Egyptian child Mohammed Abdulrahman Juma The crowning of a parasitic twin met with success. The Saudi medical team, headed by Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, who serves as an advisor at the Royal Court and as the general supervisor of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), carried out the surgery .

It required eight hours to finish the task. complex surgical procedure conducted across six phases at The King Abdullah Specialist Children's Hospital within the King Abdulaziz Medical City of the National Guard in Riyadh. As many as 26 consultants, specialists, nursing and technical staff from the specialties of anesthesia, neurosurgery, pediatric surgery, plastic surgery, and other supporting specialties participated in the operation.

Accompanied by parents, Mohammed Abdulrahman Juma arrived in the Kingdom in March. Upon admission to the hospital, the medical team conducted diagnostic tests that revealed a parasitic twin was attached to Mohammed’s back through the lower chest, abdomen, and pelvis.

Al-Rabeeah mentioned that they successfully detached the parasitic twin from Mohammed as anticipated prior to the surgery. He explained that the parasitic twin lacked essential organs like a heart and brain, along with significant malformations that were irreparable. Furthermore, he pointed out that the parasitic twin suffered from underdeveloped kidneys, urinary and reproductive systems, alongside serious issues within the intestines. Al-Rabeeah added that all these details were disclosed to the boy’s parents beforehand.

Dr. Al-Rabeeah expressed his gratitude to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman for providing unwavering support to the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program. He emphasized that such successful medical interventions serve as a prime illustration of how the nation stands out internationally, renowned for its leadership in philanthropic and humanitarian efforts.

Al Rabeeah stated that this surgery represents the 63rd intervention carried out as part of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program, which has evaluated 149 instances originating from 27 different nations since it was established in 1990. He emphasized the program’s dedication to enhancing its skills and refining its treatment methods, simultaneously disseminating this knowledge among healthcare providers at home and abroad. The aim of this effort is to broaden the program's humanitarian reach and reinforce the kingdom’s role as a world pioneer in separating conjoined twins and other vital areas of medicine.

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