12/04/2026
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12/04/2026
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KUWAIT CITY, April 12: The Ministry of Health, represented by the Surgery Department at Ibn Sina Hospital, announced the success of the first delicate brain revascularization surgery in Kuwait, which saved a patient from recurrent strokes. Dr. Faisal Al-Bader, a neurosurgeon at Ibn Sina Hospital, confirmed in a statement to Kuwait TV the success of a specialized medical team in performing a complex and delicate operation on a woman in her fifties who was suffering from severe cerebral ischemia, which had caused recurrent strokes
He explained that examinations revealed that the patient’s carotid arteries were almost completely blocked, leading to reduced blood flow to the brain and reliance on an insufficient secondary supply. This condition resulted in recurrent clots and symptoms, including hemiplegia and speech difficulties.
A decision was made to perform a unique surgical procedure, the first of its kind in Kuwait, in which an artery was taken from the scalp and directly connected to one of the brain’s arteries through a small opening in the skull, with the aim of creating a new pathway for continuous and stable blood flow. The procedure involved pre-identifying the appropriate artery using X-rays, then tracing it from the area in front of the ear, extracting a section of it, making a small surgical opening in the skull, and precisely connecting the artery to one of the cerebral arteries.
Anesthesiologist Dr. Mohammed Zakaria stated that the anesthesia team played a pivotal role in the success of the operation. He affirmed that they carefully controlled blood pressure levels before, during, and after the surgery, in addition to using advanced devices to continuously monitor oxygen levels in the brain. Dr. Zakaria confirmed that the patient’s condition showed significant improvement after the surgical intervention, noting that this achievement reflects the level of advancement reached by medical professionals in Kuwait and their ability to handle complex cases using the latest surgical techniques.
It is worth highlighting that this intervention represents a valuable addition to the healthcare system and sends a reassuring message that the local medical sector possesses the capabilities and expertise necessary to meet the most delicate challenges and save patients’ lives in the most difficult circumstances.
By Marwa Al-Bahrawi Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff
