The Egyptian Ministry of Health's Eastern Province department announced the successful hosting of an advanced workshop on third-space endoscopy at Zagazig Fever Hospital. The workshop, led by Dr. Ahmed Abdel Moneim Madkour, head of the Interventional Endoscopy Team at Helwan University's Faculty of Medicine, aimed to enhance the skills of medical professionals in the field. The event saw the participation of 10,000 citizens and was attended by prominent medical figures.
The workshop featured the first-ever procedure of Zenker's diverticulum removal using third-space endoscopy technology in Egypt. This significant medical breakthrough was achieved under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed El-Belly, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health in the Eastern Province. The procedure utilized state-of-the-art equipment, including the AoHUA – AQ300 and ERBE – VIO 3 JET devices. The successful execution of this complex operation demonstrates the hospital's commitment to providing high-quality medical care.
The event was attended by several notable medical professionals, including Dr. Mohamed Abdel Hadi, Director of the Infectious Diseases Department at the Eastern Province Health Department, and Dr. Walid Ahmed, a professor and consultant of liver and gastrointestinal endoscopy at Zagazig University. The workshop also saw the participation of doctors from the hospital's liver and gastrointestinal unit, including Dr. Mahmoud Moshref, coordinator of the workshop.
The initiative aligns with the directives of Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghafar, Minister of Health and Population, and Eng. Hazem El-Ashmouni, Governor of the Eastern Province. The goal is to improve the efficiency of medical services in the region's hospitals and support the continuous medical education system. By hosting such workshops, the Eastern Province Health Department aims to keep pace with the latest global technologies in interventional endoscopy.
Third-space endoscopy is an advanced technique in gastrointestinal endoscopy that allows for access to deep layers and muscles of the gastrointestinal wall by creating a small tunnel without the need for external surgery. This technology enables doctors to perform complex treatments within the wall of the gastrointestinal tract while maintaining its integrity. The technique has revolutionized the field of gastrointestinal endoscopy.
The workshop's success demonstrates the Eastern Province Health Department's commitment to providing high-quality medical care and its dedication to the continuous training and development of its medical professionals. The department's efforts to enhance the skills of its medical staff and adopt the latest medical technologies are expected to have a positive impact on the region's healthcare services.
The Eastern Province Health Department has made significant strides in providing medical services, with 1,383 surgeries, endoscopies, and catheterizations performed within 24 hours. The department's focus on continuous learning and practical training reflects its commitment to delivering exceptional medical care to the region's citizens.
Key points
- The workshop marked a significant milestone in the development of medical services in the Eastern Province, with the first-ever Zenker's diverticulum removal procedure using third-space endoscopy technology.
