The Suez Canal Authority has announced the launch of its open-heart surgery unit at Hospital Number 6, with the successful completion of the first surgery. According to a statement, Authority Chief Osama Rabie oversaw the unit's opening, accompanied by Mohamed Ghareeb Abu El-Regal, director of services management, and Dr. Mostafa Mansour, director of Hospital Number 6. The unit is part of the Authority's strategy to improve its medical services.
The first surgery was performed on a patient who underwent open-heart surgery to connect coronary arteries. Rabie inspected the unit, checking on the patient's health and expressing his satisfaction with the service provided. He emphasized that the new unit represents a significant improvement in medical services, reducing the need for patients and their families to travel outside the province for treatment.
The Suez Canal Authority plans to further develop its medical services, with work underway to launch a specialized chemotherapy unit at Hospital Number 6. Rabie stressed that the Authority is committed to enhancing its medical services, providing high-quality care to its employees and the local community. The new unit is expected to significantly improve healthcare outcomes for those in the region.
Dr. Osama El-Shirbini, head of the cardiology, catheterization, and open-heart surgery departments at the Suez Canal Authority Hospital, stated that the unit aims to perform six open-heart surgeries per month. The hospital's facilities and equipment are on par with those of major medical centers, allowing it to handle complex cases with ease.
El-Shirbini noted that open-heart surgeries require the collaboration of various medical specialties, including digestive, neurological, orthopedic, and rheumatology departments. A team of 10 medical professionals, including anesthesiologists, surgeons, and intensive care specialists, work together to ensure the success of these complex procedures.
The Suez Canal Authority's investment in its medical services reflects its commitment to the well-being of its employees and the local community. The new open-heart surgery unit is a significant addition to the region's healthcare infrastructure, providing much-needed services to those in need.
The Authority's efforts to enhance its medical services have been ongoing, with a focus on providing high-quality care and reducing the need for patients to travel outside the region. The launch of the open-heart surgery unit is a major milestone in this effort, and the Authority is expected to continue investing in its medical services in the future.
Key points
- The Suez Canal Authority has launched an open-heart surgery unit at Hospital Number 6.
- The unit aims to perform six open-heart surgeries per month.
- The Authority plans to further develop its medical services, including the launch of a specialized chemotherapy unit.
