Successful Surgery Separates Parasitic Twin in UAE

Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — The surgical division of an Egyptian parasitic twin Mohammed Abdulrahman Juma was successful. The Saudi medical and surgical 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.

The eight-month old parasitic twin arrived in the Kingdom in March. Upon admission to the hospital, the medical team conducted diagnostic tests that revealed the parasitic twin was attached to Mohammed’s back through the lower chest, abdomen, and pelvis.

Al-Rabeeah noted that the parasitic twin was separated from the child, Mohammed, as expected before the operation. He said that it had no chance of survival due to the absence of vital organs such as the heart and head, coupled with severe defects that cannot be corrected. This was in addition to the underdevelopment of the kidneys, urinary and reproductive systems, and the presence of severe intestinal deficiencies. He noted that this information was known before the operation and was explained to the child's parents.

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 extensive backing to the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program. He emphasized that such successful medical interventions serve as a prime illustration of how the nation shines on the global stage, acting as a leader in philanthropic and humanitarian endeavors.

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 from 27 nations since it began operations in 1990. He emphasized the program’s dedication to enhancing its skills and treatment methods while 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 worldwide frontrunner in separating conjoined twins and other vital areas of medicine.

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