Girl with Spina Bifida Receives Life-Changing Implant in UAE
A young girl, just eight years old, who suffers from a severe spinal cord disease, has experienced a remarkable transformation in her life following a groundbreaking medical intervention performed at the Neuro Spinal Hospital in Dubai. This innovative procedure involved the insertion of an electrical implant, targeting the sacral nerve in her lower spine.
Innovative Procedure Restores Bladder Function in Eight-Year-Old Girl with Spinal Cord Disease
The girl, believed to be the youngest spina bifida patient in the UAE to undergo this procedure, had been living with the challenges of an underdeveloped spinal cord, which affected her mobility and caused bowel and bladder dysfunction , According to Dr Haluk Kulaksizoglu, a consultant urologist who oversaw the operation, the results were truly life-changing for his young patient. Previously, she had relied on catheters to empty her bladder and was unable to pass urine without assistance. However, after the procedure, she experienced an immediate transformation. For the first time in her life, she could feel and empty her bladder independently, without the need for a catheter. This breakthrough technique, known as sacral nerve stimulation, represents a significant milestone in managing spina bifida, as it targets the neural pathways responsible for bladder and bowel control, thus restoring functionality and improving the lives of patients facing similar challenges.
Restored Bladder Function in Youngest UAE Spina Bifida Patient through Revolutionary Medical Intervention
A remarkable medical intervention performed at the Neuro Spinal Hospital in Dubai Science Park has successfully restored normal bladder and bowel function in an eight-year-old girl with a severe spinal cord disease. This young patient, hailing from Moldova, is believed to be the youngest individual in the UAE with spina bifida to benefit from this innovative procedure. Spina bifida is a rare genetic condition that affects approximately one in 800 pregnancies, leading to an underdeveloped spinal cord and causing mobility difficulties as well as bowel and bladder dysfunction , The surgical team at the hospital employed a groundbreaking approach known as sacral nerve stimulation, whereby they electrically stimulated the sacral nerve located in the girl's lower spine. The results were truly transformative, according to Dr Haluk Kulaksizoglu, a consultant urologist involved in the procedure. Prior to the surgery, the young patient had relied on catheters throughout her life to empty her bladder, as she was unable to pass urine independently. However, after the operation, she experienced an immediate improvement. She regained the ability to feel her bladder and could now empty it by herself, eliminating the need for catheterization. This innovative technique holds great promise in managing spina bifida and provides hope for patients who have long struggled with these challenges.
Enhanced Quality of Life for Youngest UAE Spina Bifida Patient through Innovative Medical Intervention
A pioneering medical procedure performed at the Neuro Spinal Hospital in Dubai Science Park has brought about a remarkable transformation in the life of an eight-year-old girl suffering from a severe spinal cord disease. This young patient, who traveled all the way from Moldova, represents the youngest known case of spina bifida in the UAE to benefit from this cutting-edge technique. Spina bifida is a rare genetic condition that affects approximately one in 800 pregnancies and results in an underdeveloped spinal cord, leading to mobility difficulties as well as bowel and bladder dysfunction.
Groundbreaking Sacral Nerve Stimulation Procedure Transforms Life of Girl with Spina Bifida in UAE
The medical team at the hospital undertook a groundbreaking approach called sacral nerve stimulation, which involved electrically stimulating the sacral nerve located in the girl's lower spine. Dr Haluk Kulaksizoglu, a consultant urologist involved in the procedure, expressed his excitement about the life-altering results. Prior to the surgery, the young patient had been reliant on catheters her entire life to empty her bladder, as she was incapable of passing urine independently. However, following the procedure, she experienced an immediate improvement. She regained the ability to feel her bladder and could now empty it unaided, eliminating the need for catheterization. This groundbreaking technique presents a promising new avenue for managing spina bifida, improving the lives of patients who have long faced these daunting challenges.
