Complete Spinal Correction for a 14-Year-Old Child in a Precision Surgery at Benha University Hospitals

A medical team from the Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery Department at Benha University Hospitals, in collaboration with the Anesthesia Department, successfully performed a complex and delicate surgery on a 14-year-old child suffering from severe spinal curvature, which had affected his respiratory functions.
The child, weighing 42 kilograms, was admitted to Benha University Hospitals for spinal fixation and correction surgery using titanium medical screws and rods. The surgical team achieved a complete spinal correction with a success rate of 100%, as announced by the hospitals.
The child's recovery was rapid, and he left the hospital just two days after the surgery, in good health, following the necessary medical follow-up. The surgery was conducted under the supervision of:
• Prof. Nasser El-Gizawy, President of Benha University,
• Prof. Mohamed El-Ashhab, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Chairman of the Hospitals' Board,
• Prof. Amr El-Dakhakhni, Executive Director of Benha University Hospitals.
The operation was overseen by:
• Prof. Islam Abu Al-Fotouh, Head of the Neurosurgery Department,
• Prof. Ihab Said, Head of the Anesthesia Department.
The neurosurgery and spine surgery team included:
• Prof. Ali Sabry Ali, Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery and Consultant for Spinal Deformities at Benha University,
• Dr. Mohamed Al-Amrawy, Assistant Lecturer of Neurosurgery,
• Dr. Mohamed Emad El-Din Taba, Assistant Lecturer of Neurosurgery,
• Dr. Diaa El-Nagdy, Resident Physician in Neurosurgery.
The anesthesia team consisted of:
• Dr. Randa, Lecturer in Anesthesia,
• Dr. Mohamed Abdel Razek, Assistant Lecturer in Anesthesia,
• Dr. Osama Ahmed, Assistant Lecturer in Anesthesia,
• Dr. Hisham Yasser, Resident Physician in Anesthesia,
• Dr. Aya Ghanimi, Resident Physician in Anesthesia.
The operating room nursing team included:
• Ms. Hiam,
• Ms. Dalia,
• Ms. Asmaa.
The success of this surgery reflects the specialized medical services offered by Benha University Hospitals in the field of complex and precise surgeries, as well as its role in supporting medical training, education, and scientific research, contributing to the improvement of healthcare services provided to patients.