Kuwait sets new medical standard with complex kidney surgery on a child

• The surgery on a five-year-old child in Kuwait highlighted the efficiency of local medical teams and their commitment to providing advanced healthcare that meets international standards.

The pediatric surgery and urology team at Jahra Hospital successfully performed a rare and intricate procedure, partially removing both kidneys of a five-year-old girl diagnosed with multiple cancerous tumors, according to Al Anba newspaper.

The operation is a rare procedure in which tumors circulating in the kidneys were removed while preserving as much healthy renal tissue as possible to ensure the continuation of vital kidney functions.

This achievement marks a significant advancement in the field of pediatric surgery in Kuwait, showcasing the progress made by local medical teams in handling delicate and complex surgical cases.

This is the first time such an operation has been performed on a child in Kuwait, highlighting the efficiency of local medical teams and their commitment to providing advanced healthcare that meets international standards.

This success is made possible by the continuous support of the Ministry of Health, with hospital staff praising the guidance and visionary leadership of Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadhi, the Minister of Health, which has contributed to enhancing the country’s healthcare services and supporting medical expertise to achieve new milestones that benefit both citizens and residents alike.