Saudi Arabia
By S.H.Moulana – Riyadh.
Riyadh, 15 September, (Asiantribune.com):
The 13-hour surgery was carried out by a multidisciplinary team headed by Health Minister Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah. The surgical team comprised 28 members covering anesthesia, pediatric, urology, orthopedics, plastic surgery and nursing.
King Abdullah who is vacationing in Morocco has sent his greetings to Dr Al Rabeeah and his team for the successful surgery on separating the conjoined twins Rana and Reem in a specialized hospital in the kingdom.
You have carried out a good deed in the service of humanity and so you deserve our profound gratitude, the king said in a message sent to Health Minister Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah who led the medical team that operated on the twins.
In a press conference following the operation at the National Guard’s King Abdul Aziz Medical City in Riyadh, Dr. Al-Rabeeah, thanked the King and Vice Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Prince Salman, Minister of Defense, and to the Saudi people for their appreciation of the achievement.
Rana and Reem shared the same urinary system, reproductive system and part of the digestive system.
The Minister also conveyed the commendations of Prince Salman to the medical team and the commander of the National Guard Prince Miteb bin Abdullah, Minister of State and cabinet member, for the success.
This is the 30th successful surgery the health minister has performed on conjoined twins in Saudi Arabia. Al Rabeeah assured a press conference that followed the surgery that the separated children are in stable condition.
Good job doctor – May God bless you!
– Asian Tribune –
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