Successful complex surgery for a horseshoe kidney at Dawadmi Hospital
Al-Dawadmi General Hospital recorded a new medical achievement that adds to the record of successes of the health sector in the Kingdom, after it was able to perform a qualitative and complex surgical operation for a patient in his fifties, who was suffering from congenital deformities and difficult health complications in the kidneys.
Case details and medical intervention
The patient arrived at the hospital suffering from pain and complications resulting from a rare congenital anomaly known medically as horseshoe kidney. This condition occurs when the two kidneys are joined at the bottom, forming a horseshoe shape, which complicates the internal anatomy of the blood vessels and urinary tract. In addition to this anomaly, examinations revealed severe narrowing of the upper left ureter and a large kidney stone lodged in the renal pelvis, necessitating urgent and carefully planned intervention.
After completing all necessary laboratory and radiological examinations, and after a thorough evaluation of the patient's condition by consultants in anesthesia and urology, the medical team decided to perform a delicate surgical procedure using the latest medical technologies. The treatment plan included widening the ureteral stricture using specialized instruments, followed by the use of a flexible endoscope to access the stone within the complex renal pelvis. The stone was then completely fragmented using advanced laser technology, a technique that ensures high precision and minimizes side effects.
The importance of achievement in the context of developing health services
The significance of this procedure lies not only in its medical success but also in its being a strong indicator of the development of healthcare services in peripheral and provincial hospitals, reducing the need to refer complex cases to central hospitals in the capital, Riyadh. Horseshoe kidney cases are considered surgically challenging, requiring a high level of skill due to the unusual anatomy of the kidneys and the ureters. Therefore, the success of this operation is a testament to the competence of the medical staff and the availability of modern equipment at Dawadmi Hospital.
Alignment with the Kingdom's Vision 2030
This success aligns with the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 and the Health Sector Transformation Program, which aims to facilitate access to and improve the quality of healthcare services across all regions of the Kingdom. The Third Riyadh Health Cluster continuously works to empower its healthcare facilities and support them with qualified personnel and modern technologies to ensure the provision of integrated and comprehensive healthcare to citizens and residents in their communities, thereby enhancing quality of life and increasing the efficiency of the national healthcare system.
The operation was a complete success, thanks be to God, as the patient left the hospital in good health, after the danger had passed and his suffering with pain had ended, reflecting the hospital’s commitment to providing the best standards of medical care.
