Prof. Mohamed Hussein Mahmoud, President of Tanta University, announced a new medical milestone achieved by the university hospitals. A specialized surgical team at the University Children’s Cancer Hospital successfully removed a large malignant tumor weighing 2 kilograms from the abdomen and pelvis of a 10-year-old girl. The delicate operation was completed in just two hours. He confirmed that the child’s condition is now completely stable and that she has been safely discharged from the hospital.

    Prof. Mahmoud extended his sincere appreciation to Prof. Mohamed Hantira, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Chairman of the University Hospitals Board, and Prof. Hassan El-Tatawy, Executive Director of the University Hospitals, for their continuous efforts in advancing the medical system within the university. He praised the provision of state-of-the-art technologies and resources that ensure high-quality healthcare for the residents of the Delta region, commending the advanced level reached by the university hospitals in handling complex medical cases.

    For his part, Prof. Mohamed Hantira stated that the child was admitted suffering from severe pain and a significant increase in abdominal size. Comprehensive examinations revealed a tumor weighing 2 kilograms extending across most of the abdominal and pelvic regions, necessitating urgent surgical intervention. The procedure was carried out in operating rooms equipped with the latest international systems dedicated to pediatric oncology, ensuring precise and highly efficient tumor removal.

    He also expressed his gratitude to Prof. Abdelrahman El-Mashad, Executive Director of the University Children’s Cancer Hospital, and Prof. Islam El-Hawary, Assistant Professor of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, praising the competence of the medical team. The surgical team included distinguished specialists from the departments of oncology surgery and pediatric surgery: Dr. Ahmed El-Gendy, Dr. Mahmoud Dergham, Dr. Ahmed Yehia, and physician Mohamed Fawzy. He further commended the role of the anesthesia and intensive care teams, led by Dr. Omar El-Qady, Dr. Ahmed Oreiby, and physician Hesham El-Nezhy. He emphasized that the coordinated efforts of these doctors, alongside the nursing staff and infection control team, were the key factor in the successful outcome of this complex operation.

    It is worth noting that Tanta University Hospitals place great emphasis on the early diagnosis of pediatric tumors and on raising awareness among parents about the importance of promptly seeking medical consultation at early diagnosis clinics at the University Children’s Cancer Hospital upon noticing any abnormal symptoms. This approach ensures timely medical intervention and the provision of comprehensive therapeutic and surgical services in accordance with the highest international standards. Moreover, the collaboration between Tanta University Hospitals for pediatric cancer treatment and the 57357 Foundation represents a leading model in enhancing the efficiency of the healthcare system through specialized training programs aimed at transferring expertise, treatment protocols, and developing both the scientific and practical skills of medical personnel.