Surgeons remove world’s largest adrenal tumour at Dubai Hospital

Surgeons remove world’s largest adrenal tumour at Dubai Hospital

Surgeons at Dubai Health have announced a groundbreaking achievement: the successful removal of the world’s largest adrenal tumour at Dubai Hospital. Dubai Hospital's multidisciplinary approach to the surgery, which forms part of the emirate’s first integrated academic health system, ensured the best possible outcome. The successful surgery also reflects Dubai Health’s promise to put the Patient First. 

The 69-year-old patient, previously in good health, was referred to the hospital's emergency unit due to a massive abdominal mass discovered during a scan. Struggling with walking and breathing for months prior to surgery, the patient’s condition necessitated immediate specialised care.

Specialists from various disciplines across Dubai Health gathered at Dubai Hospital to deduce the best course of action for the patient. The four-hour procedure was performed by a multidisciplinary team of experts from urology, oncology, radiology, interventional radiology, vascular surgery, general surgery, and anesthesia. Measuring 27 x 26 cm and weighing 9.4 kilograms, the tumour's size and weight surpassed all previous records.

Dr. Fariborz Bagheri, Consultant Urologist at Dubai Hospital, who led the operation, highlighted the complexity and risks associated with the procedure. "Due to the tumour's size and its compression on vital structures, surgical intervention posed considerable challenges," stated Dr. Fariborz. "However, without intervention,