Operation theatre
A medical team in Jeddah successfully removed a 7 kg tumor from the abdomen of a patient. Photo for illustrative purposes. Image Credit: Supplied

Dubai: A medical team at King Fahd Hospital in Jeddah has successfully removed a tumor, weighing more than 7 kilograms from the abdomen of a patient in her 50s.

The operation was led by Dr. Saad Al Awad, a consultant endocrinologist and oncologist.

Dr. Al Awad said that the 50-year-old patient was suffering from bleeding and problems caused by the tumor pressure on the internal organs of the abdomen and pelvis.

After conducting necessary tests and analyzes, it was decided that the tumor should be removed urgently, Dr. Al Awad said.

He added that the surgery was performed and the tumor weighing 7 kilograms was removed, pointing out that the patient’s health condition is stable, appreciating the role of the medical staff who participated in the operation.