KUWAIT: Setting a milestone in the healthcare sector, the national cadres at the Gynecologic Oncology Unit at Jaber Hospital recorded the successful conduct of more than 100 surgeries within a period of six months. Led by a surgical team of distinguished national cadres consisting of Dr Wafaa Al-Duwaisan and Dr Noura Al-Ibrahim, and under the supervision of the Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the hospital, Dr Manal Jaber, the Hospital achieved this rare feat.

The unit affirms its commitment to ensuring that every patient receives the highest level of healthcare for ovarian, uterine, cervical and other gynecological tumors, and to keep abreast of the latest developments in the field of treating these diseases. It performs surgical procedures and removes tumors with the latest medical technologies through endoscopy and surgical robot or through the system of tracking the sentinel glands with fluorescent dye.

In addition, the unit is specially equipped with an integrated systematic program for the treatment of these cases to suit each case separately in terms of chemotherapy, healthy nutrition, psychological support, or practical and motor rehabilitation. This has been done in joint coordination between the surgical team led by Dr Wafaa Al-Duwaisan and Dr Noura Al-Ibrahim and between the various medical departments concerned such as the department of Healthy Nutrition or the department of physiotherapy and the psychological support team in collaboration with the mental health clinic.

This systematic program includes a comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and treatment plan specific to each patient, as the inclusion of chemotherapy along with surgery with joint coordination with other concerned departments allows for a more detailed and effective treatment strategy, increasing the chances of recovery.

The unit has established the ‘Post-Cancer Recovery’ clinic, whose role revolves around the health and quality of life of women during their cancer treatment and post-recovery, which is supervised by Dr. Nada Al-Ibrahim, a specialist in obstetrics, gynecology and urology in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital.

Dr Manal Jaber, head of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at Jaber Hospital, said: “The success of the Gynecologic Oncology Unit reflects the hospital’s commitment to providing the highest and best levels of healthcare. We are proud of the unit’s achievements and look forward to continuing to provide advanced, modern and comprehensive care to our patients,” Dr Jaber said.

She added: “the Gynecologic Oncology Unit at Jaber Hospital is a beacon of hope for Kuwaiti women who are fighting cancer, as it provides a comprehensive program and approach centered on the treatment and care of cancer patients according to the latest medical protocols in this regard.