Al Suwaiq Hospital achieves surgical milestone with keyhole colon operation

AL SUWAIQ: Al Suwaiq Hospital recently succeeded in conducting the first laparoscopic colon resection in its history. The surgery set a milestone in the hospital’s medical achievements. It was the outcome of rapid development in the hospital’s facilities, helping it keep pace with updates in surgical specialisations.
Dr Hatim bin Dhiab al Saadi, Director of Al Suwaiq Hospital, told ONA that the surgery lasted three hours and was conducted in accordance with approved medical standards. He added that the patient's condition was clinically stable and was discharged from the hospital on the fourth day after the surgery.
Dr Hatim added that the surgery gains significance as a new accomplishment in providing specialised surgical care within Al Batinah North Governorate.
He pointed out that the hospital brought this type of specialised surgery close to the local community, noting that, earlier, patients from Al Batinah North and Al Batinah South governorates could only access this service in Muscat.
The success of the laparoscopic colon resection at Al Suwaiq Hospital also reflects the high level of integration and institutional cooperation with the specialised team of the Royal Hospital, said Dr Hatim, noting that this step contributes to the principle of decentralisation in health services.
Dr Hatim explained that the operation was performed by qualified national staff from Al Suwaiq Hospital, assisted by a specialised surgical team from the Royal Hospital. This type of cooperation stems from a vision to transfer expertise from larger health institutions and to enhance the sustainability of such advanced surgeries with each health establishment, he added.
About future plans, Dr Hatim said that the hospital seeks to expand its advanced endoscopic surgeries to include upper and lower gastrointestinal surgeries, liver and pancreas surgeries, as well as orthopaedic and paediatric surgeries.
He added that the hospital’s plans fit within a clear strategic vision aimed at developing specialised services, raising the efficiency of national cadres and enhancing the quality of healthcare provided to the local community. — ONA