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For the first time in the UAE and region and with support of Irish team
Sharjah - University Hospital Sharjah, with the support of an Irish medical team, successfully performed a rare surgery on a 50-year old patient who was suffering from post-prostatectomy incontinence. A new technology was used for the first time in the UAE and Middle East in the 45-minute operation. The new surgery technology, which was successfully used in Europe and USA, has successfully treated around 80% of urinary incontinence sufferers and restored the quality of life to thousands of patients.
The new technology - "Artificial Urinary Sphincter Cuff Placement" using single-incision, transverse-scrotal technique to support the biological urinary sphincter, was successfully performed. Once implanted, the artificial urinary sphincter cuff closely simulatethe function of a human biological urinary sphincter, controls pumping, and relieves urinary retention.
It is a low-risk surgery with very limited chances for complicationsthat is usually performed following various prostatectomy procedures, such as the photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP), laser prostatectomy, laparoscopic prostatectomy, and robot assisted prostatectomy. University Hospital Sharjah has received a number of applications from patients wishing to undergo the same procedure andits specialised medical team will beperforming more operations in the future
Speaking on the occasion, Michael stroud, CEO of UHS, said:
"UHS is committed to delivering the best medical services and to keep up the pace with the latest updates in international medical, technological, and administrative standards. I expect that this unique and first of its kind surgery in the region, led by UHS Urologist will reduce prostate problems and stimulate the local medical sector towards delivering more superior medical services."
The team of Urologist at University Hospital Sharjah (UHS),echoed:
"The vulnerability of the external urethral sphincter is an intractable problem for surgeons. Many solutions have been tried, including valve placement to control urinary incontinence, but the results were not satisfactory, as the valve was exposed to damage and must be changed in 30% of patients in the first 10 years. After an in-depth study, we found that the surgery for Artificial Urinary Sphincter Cuff Placement is the best solution with proven success in Europe and USA. We decided to launch this surgery from University Hospital Sharjah as the first healthcare provider to offer this surgery in the region. The first operation was a success and the patient is in stable condition."
The medical team consisted of a Urology Consultant at the UHS and two Irish visiting surgeons who have helped to develop this technique. The patient was monitored for 24 hourswith urethral catheterisation to evaluate the functions of the Urinary Sphincter and was discharged in a good condition and was allowed to resume his normal activities.
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