the removal of an enlarged twin spleen
A surgical team specializing in pediatric surgery has succeeded in performing specific endoscopic surgery from the removal of an enlarged spleen of twins at the age of seven years with laparoscopic microscopy at the Royal Commission Hospital in Jubail, with the use of the latest in laparoscopic surgery.
Dr. Muhammad Omar Al-Mughannam, Head of the Pediatric and Endoscopic Surgery Unit, said that the Royal Commission Hospital has been transformed into one of the major centers in digital medicine and pediatric laparoscopic surgery, pointing out that a specialized medical team consisting of Dr. Muhammad Omar Al-Mughannam, consultant pediatric surgery and endoscopy, and Dr. Khaled Yassin, a consultant of genetic blood diseases For children, Dr. Omar Radwan is a consultant pediatric anesthesia, Dr. Fakhry is a specialist in surgery, and Dr. Nusseibeh is a general surgeon.
Al-Mughannam added, Dr. Sahar Barian, the medical director, and Dr. Muhammad al-Muqbel facilitated all entry procedures and provided all the facilities required for the success of the case, pointing out that the spleen was removed for the twins after setting up a special protocol for patients with sickle cell anemia and thalassemia patients.
He added that the weight of one spleen is more than 10 times its normal weight, and that the two patients are in good health and were discharged two days after the operation.
