Medical team at Adan Hospital successfully treats severe bile duct obstruction in a Kuwaiti national
A medical team at Al Adan Hospital, affiliated with the Ministry of Health, successfully treated a Kuwaiti woman in her forties on Sunday, who was suffering from severe blockage of the bile ducts caused by an extremely rare congenital anatomical anomaly. This achievement represents a significant medical milestone, reflecting the continuous advancement of precise specialized services within the Ministry.
The Ministry of Health stated in a press release that the surgical team was led by Dr. Youssef Al-Tawal, a Senior Specialist in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy, and included Dr. Mehdi Abbas from Interventional Radiology, along with several other specialists.
The statement clarified that the intervention resulted in successful treatment, with the patient making a full recovery. Her liver functions and enzymes returned to normal levels, and she was discharged in good health.
The release emphasized that this success reflects the advanced level achieved by national cadres in the field of advanced therapeutic endoscopy, and underscores Al Adan Hospital’s capacity to manage complex and rare specialized cases in accordance with the latest medical practices. This contributes to the localization of precise services, enhances the quality of healthcare, and enables patients to access advanced therapeutic services within the country.
Quoting Dr. Al-Tawal, the statement noted that since the beginning of the year, more than 120 advanced endoscopic procedures have been performed at Al Adan Hospital, alongside the provision of a range of precise specialized services. These include endoscopic ultrasound for the liver, pancreas, and bile ducts, placement of therapeutic stents, and double-balloon enteroscopy for the small intestine.
He pointed out that these precise interventions are carried out daily at the hospital, thanks to the availability of specialized national cadres and advanced technical capabilities.
