NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah removes rare tumour

NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah has successfully performed a highly complex laparoscopic surgery to remove a rare adrenal tumour in a 62-year-old Emirati woman weighing 160kg with a BMI of 59, marking a milestone in advanced minimally invasive surgery in the UAE.

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The patient was referred to Dr. Nawal Ibrahim, Consultant Endocrinologist, after years of uncontrolled hypertension. Advanced CT imaging and specialized blood tests revealed a 5 cm tumour on the left adrenal gland, diagnosed as pheochromocytoma — a rare, potentially life-threatening tumor known to trigger extreme spikes in blood pressure.

Adding to the complexity, the patient suffered from multiple high-risk comorbidities, including type 2 diabetes, cardiac arrhythmias, chronic hypertension, and depression. These conditions significantly increased the risks of anaesthesia and surgery.