Medical achievement at 'Adan'... treatment of a rare bile duct obstruction for a Kuwaiti national
- The patient made a full recovery and was discharged from the hospital after her liver functions and enzymes returned to normal levels.
A medical team at Al Adan Hospital, under the Ministry of Health, successfully treated a Kuwaiti woman in her forties on Sunday, who was suffering from severe bile duct obstruction caused by a rare congenital anatomical anomaly. This achievement represents a qualitative medical milestone, reflecting the continuous development of specialized and precise services within the Ministry.
In a press statement, the Ministry of Health noted that the medical team performing the procedure was led by Dr. Youssef Al-Tawalla, a Senior Specialist in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy, and included Dr. Mehdi Abbas from Interventional Radiology and several other specialists.
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The statement clarified that the intervention resulted in successful treatment, with the patient recovering fully as her liver functions and enzymes returned to normal levels, allowing her to leave the hospital in good health.
It emphasized that this success reflects the advanced level achieved by national cadres in the field of advanced therapeutic endoscopy, and confirms Al Adan Hospital’s capability to manage complex and rare specialized cases in accordance with the latest medical practices. This contributes to localizing precise services, enhancing the quality of healthcare, and enabling patients to access advanced therapeutic services within the country.
The statement quoted Dr. Al-Tawalla as saying that more than 120 advanced endoscopy cases had been performed at Al Adan Hospital since the beginning of the year, alongside the provision of a range of specialized precise services. These include liver, pancreatic, and biliary ultrasound endoscopies, placement of therapeutic stents, and double-balloon endoscopy for the small intestine.
He noted that these precise interventions are carried out daily within the hospital, thanks to the availability of specialized national cadres and advanced technical capabilities.
