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Prime Hospital Successfully Performs Whipple Procedure for First Time

Prime Hospital has announced that it recently made a landmark achievement after efficiently carrying out the Whipple treatment, among the most complex intestinal surgeries, on a 57-year-old male individual described the medical facility. It was the very first time that such treatment, which includes getting rid of a big deadly lump from the head of the pancreatic, was carried out in the premier clinical facility in Dubai.

The five-hour facility surgical treatment was executed by the hospital's skillful team of specialists led by Dr. Faisal Al Badri (Professional General Doctor), Dr. Alya Al Mazrouei (Expert General Specialist), and Dr. Sameer Al Assar (Expert General Doctor). Expert team nurses helped the physicians during the surgery, according to the health center.

Dr. Jamil Ahmed, Managing Director, Prime Healthcare Group, said "The individual has been moved to the ward from the intensive care unit (ICU) where he recovered and discharged residence after few days. Having the ability to effectively conduct this kind of difficult surgery brings us closer to our objective of changing Prime Health center into a specialized facility for surgical oncology with the ability of dealing with such vital and complicated cases. Congratulations to the group behind this task."

Shatrujeet Kumar Rai, Hospital Director, Prime Health center, said: "This turning point would certainly not have been feasible without the aid of specialist clinical team that gave their ideal to guarantee a successful surgery. This latest success is straightened with the Group's vision to come to be one of the most recognized doctor in the region with its most effective therapy outcomes and solutions delivered by best-in-class professionals. It also forms part of our endeavors to contribute to Dubai's intensive efforts to develop a first-rate local health industry."

The group of physicians behind Prime Healthcare facility's historical feat consisted of experienced experts. Dr. Al Badri got his Swedish Board of post-graduate specialized as a whole Doctor, complied with by an incredibly field of expertise of hepatopancreatic biliary surgical treatment and liver and kidney transplantation.

Dr. Al Mazrouei won a fellowship in pancreatic islets and kidney transplant in Switzerland and another fellowship in proctology also in Switzerland where the doctor functioned as a Consultant-General Cosmetic surgeon in one of the nation's healthcare facilities. Finally, Dr. Al Assar is a Professional in General Cosmetic Surgeon and Wound Treatment Management, offering pertinent solutions to clients in Dubai.

The Whipple treatment is used to treat tumors and other conditions of the pancreatic, intestinal tract and bile duct. The pancreas, situated in the top abdomen and behind the stomach, assists in food digestion, specifically fats and healthy protein, as well as secretes hormones that assist manage blood glucose.

After the surgical procedure, the cosmetic surgeon reconnects the remaining body organs for typical food digestion. The difficult and requiring procedure with severe threats continues to be a life-saving treatment specifically for pancreatic cancer cells individuals.

The primary objective of the Whipple treatment for cancer cells is not only to get rid of the lump yet additionally to avoid it from expanding and spreading to various other organs. As per Mayo Clinic, this is the only treatment that could lead to prolonged survival and cure for this type of lump.

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